Quick facts
- Airports: London (LHR/LGW/STN/LTN/LCY) → Dubai (DXB)
- Typical duration: ~6–7h (direct)
- Best months: Nov–Mar (cool), Apr/Oct (shoulder deals)
London (LON) → Dubai (DXB) flights
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Price tips for LON → DXB
- Red-eyes common; check seat maps a day before
- 1-stop via IST/ZRH/FRA/DOH can undercut direct fares
- Try LGW/LTN for price variation vs LHR
Destination guide: Dubai
Top sights
- Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall
- Dubai Marina & JBR
- Madinat Jumeirah
- Old Dubai: Al Fahidi & Creek abras
- Desert safaris
Areas to stay
- Downtown
- Marina/JBR
- Business Bay
- Deira/Creek
Practical info
- Currency: AED
- Time zone: UTC+4
- Plugs: G; 230V
- Language: Arabic (English widely used)
When to go
- Nov–Mar: coolest (book early)
- Apr/Oct: warm shoulder
- May–Sep: very hot, hotel deals
Festivals & key dates (Dubai)
- Dubai Shopping Festival — Jan (sales & crowds)
- Dubai Food Festival — spring (dates vary)
- UAE National Day — 2 Dec (domestic peak)
- Ramadan/Eid — dates vary; venue hours may change
Related routes
FAQs
Is DXB the only long-haul airport?
Yes for most long-haul; DWC is limited. DXB is the main hub.
When are fares lowest?
Shoulder months and select winter weeks outside school holidays.