How to find cheap flights to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, $293 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Dubai Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to DXB for $558.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to DXB changes.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the lowest price on tickets to Dubai, where Dubai Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines usually offer some great early bird deals.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Dubai. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Dubai Airport that have a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Dubai
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Dubai in May.
To find the cheapest month for flights to DXB, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to DXB. Visit then if you're eager to experience Dubai at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Dubai then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Dubai is warmest in July, with averages of between 86ºF and 108ºF.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 57ºF to 77ºF.
June is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Dubai.
Rain is more likely in March, which gets around two days of wet weather.
Traveling to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Travel to Dubai without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Dubai Airport:
Daallo Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 100% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart choice when booking your DXB plane ticket.
The timezone at DXB is UTC+4.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to DXB. Book a room at one of these stays close to Dubai Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Pick up a car rental in DXB with top companies such as AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Rental. Grab the keys and get ready to discover Dubai and beyond.
Dubai Airport has an on-time performance of 74%. This percentage tracks how regularly flights from DXB reach their destination as scheduled.
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
Getting to central Dubai from Dubai Airport (DXB)
Central Dubai is about 9 miles from DXB.
After touching down from your flight to DXB, driving to the center will take around 15 minutes.
Expect the trip to take roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Dubai:
Dubai highlights
Jump off your flight to Dubai and head straight for these popular attractions:
Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa: Around 5 miles south-west of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Glow Garden: Head to this park when you're ready to slow things down in Dubai. It's roughly 3 miles south of the center in Za'abeel.
At the top Burj Khalifa: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 5 miles south-west of the center of Dubai.
How to get to Sharjah from Dubai Airport (DXB)
Sharjah is about 14 miles from DXB. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary based on traffic and the time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Adh Dhayd
Adh Dhayd is around 35 miles from Dubai Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours.
It takes 55 minutes or so to drive to Adh Dhayd.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
There's a whole lot more to experience in the United Arab Emirates, starting with Sharjah. Cultural Palace, Sharjah safari and Sarjah islamic cultural centre are must-do's in this city, which is about 14 miles east of Dubai. Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is the major airport in Sharjah.
Abu Dhabi makes a great addition to your trip to the United Arab Emirates. You'll find it around 80 miles south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Grand Masjid stand out as highlights. The main airport serving this city is Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Or head to Khawr Fakkān, roughly 65 miles east of Dubai. Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach are just the start of the reasons to visit.