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Flights from London to Dubai

Winter sun is the obvious draw, but this route is as much about work and family as holidays: the United Kingdom has many of its citizens living and working in Dubai, and the Gulf's trading and finance firms keep people moving between London and the Gulf all year. Heathrow, west of London, is the default departure, with the other airports listed on this page available in the search form. The arrival defaults to Dubai Airport, beside Dubai Creek on the city side, rather than Dubai World Central out past Jebel Ali, and that distinction matters when you book the hotel.

London (LHR)Dubai (DXB)

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  • Airports in Dubai2airportsDXB, DWC
  • Straight-line distance5,500 kmLHR to DXB
  • RouteInternationalUnited Kingdom to United Arab Emirates
  • Hotels399
    • 5-star170
    • 4-star125
    • 3-star104
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About this route

The London airport you pick should match where you start. Heathrow is to the west of the city; Gatwick is to the south in Sussex; Stansted, Luton and Southend are to the north and east; London City is in the Docklands. Fares into Dubai differ by airport and by date, so compare a few dates in the search if your plans are flexible. On arrival, DXB puts you next to Deira and the Creek, with Downtown and Business Bay a short drive south and the beach hotels of Jumeirah, the Marina and Palm Jumeirah further along the coast. DWC is at the opposite end of the city, close to Jebel Ali, and suits the Marina and the south; if a result shows DWC and your hotel is in Deira, factor in the drive across town. Dubai is hot in summer and mild in winter, and nearly everything is reached by car. Book a transfer from the airport you land at and choose a hotel from the Dubai list on AI Concierge, then check the entry rules for your passport before you travel.

Where to stay in Dubai

4 of the 399 hotels in the catalogue for Dubai. The hotels listed are 11–30 km from DXB.

Airports in London and Dubai

Departing 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

Arriving Dubai

  • DXBDubai AirportMain airport

    Major International Hub

  • DWCDubai World Central Al Maktoum Airport

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London to Dubai flights: questions

Which airport do flights to Dubai leave from in London?

London has 6 airports: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY) and London Southend Airport (SEN). The search starts from LHR; pick another in the search form.

What is the time difference between London and Dubai?

Dubai is currently 4 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving can shift it.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to Dubai?

Yes: United Kingdom to United Arab Emirates is an international flight, so carry a valid passport and check United Arab Emirates's entry rules.

Airport and destination details come from AI Concierge travel data. Flight availability, schedules and fares are shown live when you search.