Traveling from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Seattle. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct Seattle to Dubai International Airport flight is 14 hours 25 minutes.
Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is 12 hours ahead of Seattle.
The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB). Choose from 7 direct services each week. Emirates operates a 4:05pm departure between SEA and DXB.
Your flight from Seattle to DXB won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a popular time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB) take off from this terminal.
Emirates is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Seattle to Dubai International Airport leaving from SEA.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between SEA and DXB is Emirates.
With an impressive 93.33% of services arriving as planned, Emirates is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Seattle to DXB that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and DXB include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Traveling from central Seattle to SEA takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Dubai International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
80% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from SEA.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to PAE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 25 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to DXB flight:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down right on cue.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel near DXB if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Dubai International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Dubai International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Central Dubai is around 9 miles from Dubai International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
$365 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Dubai International Airport. Return flights start from $633. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Seattle to DXB.
April is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Seattle to Dubai International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Seattle to DXB by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle to Dubai International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Seattle to Dubai International Airport (DXB). January is when most people travel to Dubai. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
When booking your Seattle to DXB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 86ºF to 108ºF.
January has temperatures of between 57ºF and 77ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Dubai International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Seattle to Dubai International Airport:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Dubai to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 80 miles southwest of Dubai, a visit to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.
