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Gatwick is home to the UK's first sensory room. This is a space designed with a calming atmosphere where passengers with disabilities like cognitive impairment, autism or dementia can benefit from a safe and distraction-free place when in unfamiliar surroundings. It is located in North Terminal and is wheelchair accessible. London Gatwick also has kid-friendly areas for those travelling with small children. You'll find a free separate and secure area for the kids to play and interact with fun educational elements.

London Gatwick caters for a multitude of disabilities, from children with ADHD to those who have a general fear of flying. The airport is wheelchair accessible. Travellers with hidden disabilities can request personal chaperoning, which should be booked 24h in advance. Alternatively, you can collect a hidden disability lanyard from the assistance desk at the entrance of the terminal, which will indicate you may need extra assistance or consideration.

World-class airport facilities include free wi-fi throughout the airport, a business centre with meeting rooms, photocopying and fax machines, lamination and binding, conference areas and a secretarial service. There are also banking outlets that offer currency exchange and baby-care rooms with changing and feeding stations. In Terminals 1 and 3, you'll find a luggage storage service. In all terminals, you'll be able to make use of the prayer rooms and have access to smoking lounges.

If you are staying in Dubai for a short time before heading to your next destination, it might be more convenient to book a hotel located at the airport. Dubai International Hotel is located at Terminal 3 and is rated a five-star hotel. If you need to catch up on a few hours' rest before your next meeting in the city, you can make use of the sleep pods or cabins located in Terminal 3.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Emirates operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dubai.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,529 return via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared with AED 2,736 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 29–AED 29 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% 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 12% on the London Gatwick Airport to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,578 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,912, a difference of AED 334. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Dubai route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

Night is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Al Rigga Metro Station, BurJuman Mall, and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:05 and lands at 16:12
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 07:02.

The flight takes about 7h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of AED 2,687. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai takes 7h 07m, covering 8,801 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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,023, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 57m, compared to 10h 17m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 10h 52m via Istanbul (IST).

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

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Europcar
· Hertz

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai range from AED 2,415 to AED 3,207, with an average of AED 2,687 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,415 counts as a good deal.