Cheap Flights from Dubai (DXB) to London (LON)

Dubai and London are friendly rivals for the best city to visit. Both are major economic centers and both offer big-city amenities and attractions. As you fly from Dubai to London, you will have a smoother trip if you have some information in advance.

Route Options for You, Including Flight Information

You can fly Saudia, Azal, Royal Jordanian, Aeroflot, Oman Air, Lufthansa, Air China, Royal Brunei, Jet Airways, Gulf Air, Air India, Turkish Airlines, Quantas, and Emirates Airlines. To sort out all of these airlines, use the Skyscanner flight search tool. You will find the cheapest flights using this tool. Instead of selecting a specific airline, look for the best deals. If you are flexible about when you fly, use the cheapest month tool. This will show you the least expensive months and days to fly.

Your Departure Airport: Dubai Airport

Dubai International is extremely busy. In fact, it is the third busiest airport in the world. It has three passenger terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are connected so that passengers can walk between them, but Terminal 2 is on the opposite side of the airport. You will need to take a shuttle from Terminal 2 to the other two terminals. This trip takes 20 to 30 minutes, so allow extra time to navigate to your terminal, in case you must use the shuttle.

You can buy gold by the gram at this airport. You can also enter a raffle for automobiles and motorcycles. The free Wi-Fi is not entirely reliable in all locations throughout this airport. Terminal 3 offers fashion, watches, liquor, tobacco, perfumes, makeup, and gifts. Dining includes Paul, Shake Shack, Ben’s Cookies, Caviar House and Prunier, and Irish Village. The airport also offers a Zen Garden, a spa, and a gym that has a pool.

Dubai World Central is another airport in Dubai, but it does not offer flights to London.

You Choices for London Airports

London has six airports. You have a choice of London City Airport, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansed, and Southend.

London City Airport hosts British Airways flights. The single runway is short, so large airliners cannot use this airport.

Heathrow is perhaps the best-known airport, and handles international flights.

Gatwick’s one runway is able to accommodate full-size planes from around the globe.

Luton specializes in economy airlines.

Stansted accepts flights from European cities.

Southend is an out-of-the-way airport with ease of getting through security because of its small size and lighter traffic.

One way to approach this variety of airports that are available is to focus on finding the best deal on a flight, no matter which airport it goes to in London. Also utilize Skyscanner’s car rental tool so you can reserve your car in advance.

Security Requirements for You

You will not need a visa when you arrive in Dubai, and you will not need one to go to London.

Prepare for the Climate in London

The average temperature in London is about 50 degrees. Temperatures can reach 70 degrees in July and August and drop to 35 degrees in January and February. London gets about two inches of rain per month. Humidity is high, reaching 75% in August and 90% in December.

Know the Prices in London

London is much more expensive than Dubai. In fact, restaurants are approximately 50% to 150% more expensive. However, a relatively inexpensive meal in London can cost $20 in U.S. dollars. A three-course dinner can cost $72. A taxi ride for one mile costs about $9.

Time Difference

Dubai is three hours ahead of London.

Travel Advisory

Dubai has been accused of supporting terrorism, though officials have denied that this is true. Travelers are urged to remain aware that they are in the Middle East, and to be alert for dangers.