AED 749 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to London – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to London:

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 10:20
• Latest: departs at 17:05 and lands at 00:55.

The flight takes about 7h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to London takes 7h 50m, covering 8,806 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to London range from AED 2,141 to AED 3,504, with an average of AED 2,733 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,141 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of AED 2,733. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,509 return via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), compared with AED 3,230 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Royal Brunei Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to London flights are:

• British Airways: 81% on time
• Royal Brunei Airlines: 78% on time
• Emirates: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to London flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 39%, Night flights for 15%, and Evening flights for 7%.

One-way fares from Dubai to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 788, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around AED 26:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around AED 31:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around AED 39:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around AED 40:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around AED 36:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Dubai to London usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to London route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 51 minutes.

One-stop flights from Dubai to London most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) – 11% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Dubai to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,490 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at AED 2,989, a difference of AED 499. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• British Airways

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 08m, compared to 10h 12m via Zurich (ZRH) and 10h 16m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

London is 3 hours behind Dubai (British Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Marble Arch, and British Museum. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to London flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.