International flights
Flights from Dubai to London
Business between the Gulf and the City of London, holidays in both ways, and the sizeable community from the United Kingdom living in Dubai give this route a mix of travellers in every season. Dubai Airport, beside the Creek on the city side, is the default departure; Dubai World Central is the alternative far to the south-west. In London the search lands at Heathrow, west of the city, though results may also show Gatwick to the south or any of the other airports listed on this page, so the arrival deserves as much attention as the fare.
Dubai (DXB)London (LHR)
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- Airports in London6airportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN
- Straight-line distance5,500 kmDXB to LHR
- RouteInternationalUnited Arab Emirates to United Kingdom
- Hotels282
- 5-star175
- 4-star58
- 3-star49
About this route
On the Dubai side, DXB is the airport by the city and the search assumes it. DWC is beyond Jebel Ali at the far end of the coast; choose it in the form only if you are starting from that side, as the road between the airports runs the entire length of Dubai. London's airports ring the city. Heathrow is to the west and the default arrival, linked to the centre by rail and the underground. Gatwick is in the countryside south of the city and suits south London and the Surrey and Sussex towns; Stansted and Luton are to the north; London City is in the Docklands close to Canary Wharf and the financial district; Southend is out on the Essex coast. Match the airport to your hotel: a fare that lands you on the far side of London from where you are staying is rarely worth what it saves. Dubai's heat and London's rain mean packing for both. On AI Concierge the hotel in London and a transfer from your arrival airport can be booked alongside the flight, which is a simple way to be sure the car is waiting at the right airport. Check the entry rules for your passport before you fly.
Where to stay in London
4 of the 282 hotels in the catalogue for London. The hotels listed are 20–25 km from LHR.
Althoff St. James's Hotel & Club London★★★★★Hotel· Althoff Hotels7-8 Park Place · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹36,061per night, indicative20 km from LHR
ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET, BY HYATT★★★★★Hotel· Hyatt Hotels40 Liverpool Street · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fi · Breakfastfrom₹25,668per night, indicative25 km from LHR
Aethos Hotel London Shoreditch★★★★★Hotel· Nobu Hotels10-50 Willow Street · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹23,695per night, indicative25 km from LHR
art'otel London Hoxton★★★★★Hotel· Radisson Hotel Group1-3 Rivington Street · Pool · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurantfrom₹21,235per night, indicative25 km from LHR- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
Airports in Dubai and London
Departing Dubai
DXBDubai AirportMain airport
Major International Hub
DWCDubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport
Arriving London
LHRLondon Heathrow AirportMain airport
Major International Hub · widest global connectivity
LGWLondon Gatwick Airport
STNStansted Airport
LTNLondon Luton Airport
LCYLondon City Airport
SENLondon Southend Airport
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Dubai to London flights: questions
Which airport do flights to London leave from in Dubai?
Dubai has 2 airports: Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport (DWC). The search starts from DXB; pick another in the search form.
What is the time difference between Dubai and London?
London is currently 4 hours behind Dubai. Daylight saving can shift it.
Do I need a passport to fly from Dubai to London?
Yes: United Arab Emirates to United Kingdom is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check United Kingdom's entry rules.
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