Travelling from Toronto to Dubai: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Dubai. Check out your options for jetting out of Toronto from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM).
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's chief entry points.
Take a direct Toronto to Dubai flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 13 hours.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai nine hours ahead of Toronto.
With 14 flights a week between the two airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Toronto to Dubai with Emirates at 13:55. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from YYZ to DXB is with Air Canada at 22:45.
Give yourself enough time to make your Toronto to Dubai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Dubai
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Flying from Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Take off from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on a nonstop flight from Toronto to Dubai. From YYZ, you can fly directly into Dubai Airport (DXB).
Check out the promotions with Air Canada. This airline offers direct Toronto to Dubai plane tickets from YYZ.
YYZ is around 21 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Toronto Pearson International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Toronto to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Toronto Island Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to Dubai:
Toronto Island Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
An early-morning Toronto to Dubai flight doesn't have to feel like a race against the clock. Book a room near John C. Munro Hamilton Airport at Super 8 by Wyndham Mt Hope Hamilton Intl Arpt on or Homestead House Bed & Breakfast and arrive at the terminal with plenty of time to spare.
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At YHM, that figure is 68%.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 5 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Dubai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Explore without limits with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and see more of Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
After your flight from Toronto to Dubai has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Dubai is roughly 48 kilometres from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
After your flight from Toronto to Dubai, kick back at a hotel close to DWC. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental make picking up a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Dubai. To avoid the crowds, visit Dubai in March.
Lock in a Toronto to Dubai ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Dubai, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk are popular attractions which should feature on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've experienced Dubai. Around 26 kilometres to the east, top sights here include Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
Abu Dhabi is another must-experience destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai. No trip is complete without visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid.