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✈️ Cheap flights to United Arab Emirates
Compare fares to United Arab Emirates from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Dubai Intl (DXB). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in United Arab Emirates
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB | Dubai Intl | Dubai | Main |
| AUH | Zayed Intl | Abu Dhabi | Main |
| DWC | Al Maktoum Intl | Dubai(Jebel Ali) | Main |
| AAN | Al Ain Intl | Al Ain | Main |
| SHJ | Sharjah Intl | Sharjah | Main |
| RKT | Ras Al Khaimah Intl | Ras Al Khaimah | Main |
| FJR | Fujairah Intl | Fujairah | Main |
Dubai International and Abu Dhabi's Zayed International are major global hubs, with Sharjah and Dubai World Central also busy; a land border connects the UAE with Oman.
📅 Best time to fly to United Arab Emirates
Best: November-March – warm, sunny days ideal for beaches, desert trips and outdoor dining.
Cheaper shoulder season: October and April – hot but manageable, with fewer crowds and sea temperatures still pleasant.
Avoid: June-September – extreme heat and humidity make daytime sightseeing uncomfortable, though indoor attractions stay open.
Weather by month in Dubai
- 24°Jan⛅
- 25°Feb⛅
- 28°Mar⛅
- 33°Apr☀️
- 38°May☀️
- 40°Jun☀️
- 41°Jul☀️
- 41°Aug☀️
- 39°Sep☀️
- 35°Oct☀️
- 30°Nov☀️
- 26°Dec☀️
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to United Arab Emirates
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 5,497 km | 7 h 15 min | |
| New York → Dubai | 11,002 km | 13 h 55 min | |
| Los Angeles → Dubai | 13,400 km | 16 h 50 min* | |
| Chicago → Dubai | 11,640 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| Miami → Dubai | 12,607 km | 15 h 50 min | |
| San Francisco → Dubai | 13,020 km | 16 h 20 min* | |
| Toronto → Dubai | 11,082 km | 14 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Dubai | 5,238 km | 7 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Dubai | 4,844 km | 6 h 30 min | |
| Delhi → Dubai | 2,182 km | 3 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Dubai | 1,925 km | 3 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Dubai | 5,845 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Sydney → Dubai | 12,043 km | 15 h 10 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in United Arab Emirates
- Dubai – A dazzling mix of skyscrapers, beaches, malls and old creekside souqs.
- Abu Dhabi – The capital's Grand Mosque, Louvre and Saadiyat Island beaches make it the country's cultural powerhouse.
- Sharjah – A UNESCO-recognised cultural capital with excellent museums and a restored heritage area.
- Al Ain – A green garden city of date-palm oases, forts and the peak of Jebel Hafeet.
- Liwa Oasis – Gateway to some of the highest sand dunes in the world on the edge of the Rub' al Khali.
- Ras Al Khaimah – Home to Jebel Jais, archaeological sites and quieter beach resorts.
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Flights to United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the main airport in United Arab Emirates?
The main international airport is Dubai Intl (DXB) in Dubai. Other airports with scheduled flights include Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DWC), Al Ain (AAN).
How long is the flight from London to United Arab Emirates?
A nonstop flight from London to Dubai covers about 5,497 km and takes around 7 h 15 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates?
November-March – warm, sunny days ideal for beaches, desert trips and outdoor dining.
When is the cheapest time to fly to United Arab Emirates?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: October and April – hot but manageable, with fewer crowds and sea temperatures still pleasant.
Do I need a visa to fly to United Arab Emirates?
It depends on your passport. See our United Arab Emirates visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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