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✈️ Cheap flights from London to Dubai
Compare London – Dubai fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 5,497 km and takes around 7 h 15 min nonstop.
📏 Distance5,497 km (3,415 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 7 h 15 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceDubai is 3 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → DXB
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $254
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → Dubai
- $339Oct 26
- $263Nov 26
- $273Dec 26
- $254Jan 27
- $327Feb 27
- $499Mar 27
- $628Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit United Arab Emirates
Best: November-March – warm, sunny days ideal for beaches, desert trips and outdoor dining.
Shoulder season: October and April – hot but manageable, with fewer crowds and sea temperatures still pleasant.
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.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Top of Burj Khalifa – Ride the elevators to an observation deck of the world's tallest building and watch the city sprawl into the desert.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – Walk barefoot across marble courtyards inlaid with flowers beneath dozens of white domes in Abu Dhabi.
- Desert safari – Ride over red dunes, then watch the sunset from a desert camp before a dinner under the stars.
- Abra across Dubai Creek – Cross the creek on a wooden water taxi to the spice and gold souqs of Deira.
United Arab Emirates travel guide → All flights to United Arab Emirates →
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London to Dubai flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to Dubai?
A nonstop flight from London to Dubai takes about 7 h 15 min for the 5,497 km (3,415 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Dubai from London?
Dubai is about 5,497 km (3,415 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and Dubai?
Right now Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $254. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and Dubai?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). In Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB).
Do I need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
It depends on your passport – see our United Arab Emirates visa & entry guide.
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