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Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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16:45 - 03:45
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SHJ
32h 00m
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20:25 - 14:30
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21h 05m
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AED 1,818Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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14:40 - 06:15
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SHJ
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04:50 - 15:40
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13h 50m
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AED 1,821Pegasus Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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04:50 - 14:15
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AED 1,825Pegasus Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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SHJ
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17:00 - 06:40
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AED 1,829Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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AED 1,917Gulf Air
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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12:55 - 06:55
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AED 1,920Gulf Air
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
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08:00 - 12:35
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7h 35mdirect
AED 1,976Emirates
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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DXB
7h 05mdirect
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16:50 - 21:30
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AED 1,979Emirates
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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AED 2,016SAUDIA
Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov
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AED 2,016SAUDIA
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the United Arab Emirates

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to the United Arab Emirates to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the United Arab Emirates?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom found in the last 5 days was to Sharjah, at AED 2,282 return. The most popular route is Birmingham (BHX) to Dubai (DXB) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was AED 2,524.

How much is a flight to the United Arab Emirates?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to the United Arab Emirates from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to the United Arab Emirates costs AED 2,976 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was AED 1,478 for the route Birmingham (BHX) to Dubai (DXB). The most popular routes on KAYAK are London to Dubai which costs AED 2,792 on average, and London to Abu Dhabi, which costs AED 3,377 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates is January, when tickets cost AED 1,399 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 2,126 and AED 1,972 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally at night, when retur flights cost AED 2,918 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is AED 4,478.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the United Arab Emirates, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Arab Emirates?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Arab Emirates is Sharjah Airport (SHJ), with an average flight price of AED 1,633.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

AED 661
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Birmingham to Dubai

Flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates 
SABINAFlew with Emirates
MAN
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DXB
Nov 2025
Emirates of course. All information about my flight were in time and very easy to understand. The best thing next time is to book early to get a pocket friendly price.
SnapyouFlew with Emirates
LHR
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DXB
Nov 2025
Pre-book breakfast. If travelling as a couple, the two middle seats in Business Class mean you sit together.
StevenFlew with Emirates
GLA
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DXB
Feb 2025
Communication is a wonderful thing ask or tell the staff anything you require in a pleasant manner and you'll be surprised how quickly they problem solve.The assisted care is excellent and prompt especially if you have a connection flight

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates

  • What kinds of accessible facilities are available at the airport?

    Accessible facilities at London’s airports include accessible toilets, Changing Places, dedicated quiet areas and hearing loops. Passengers can request a Staxi chair to get around the terminal. Once you arrive in the United Arab Emirates, you will find accessible washrooms throughout the terminal and airport staff can provide wheelchairs and assistance on request.

  • Where should I fly to in the United Arab Emirates?

    Passengers travelling to the United Arab Emirates can disembark at a number of airports. Located roughly 9 miles from the city of Dubai, Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports and the main hub for Emirates. Abu Dhabi International Airport is located about 20 miles east of the capital, Abu Dhabi, and is a hub for Etihad Airways. You can also find flights from the UK to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), which is located in the north east of the country.

  • Where can I stop over on my way to the United Arab Emirates?

    Passengers travelling to Dubai can fly KLM via Amsterdam, Gulf Air via Bahrain, Air France via Paris, Swiss via Zurich and Lufthansa via Frankfurt. If you’re travelling to Abu Dhabi, Egypt Air flies via Cairo, Brussels Airlines travels via Brussels, Turkish Airlines stops over in Istanbul and Qatar Airways passengers will have to change planes in Doha.

  • What visa do I need to travel to the United Arab Emirates?

    British passport holders are issued a visitor visa upon arrival at the airport in the United Arab Emirates. This visa is valid for 30 days, and your passport should be valid for six months from your date of entry. If you would like to extend your stay, contact the Immigration Officer at the airport or the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in the UAE.

  • How do I get to the city centre from the airport?

    From Dubai International Airport, public transport options to the city centre include local buses and the air-conditioned Dubai Metro. Purchase a Nol card before boarding. Passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi can also take a bus to Abu Dhabi city. To get directly from the airport to your accommodation, you can hail a taxi, hire a car or book a luxury chauffeur transfer.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Arab Emirates is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as AED 3,010. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are AED 3,921 on average.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • Most flights to the United Arab Emirates from the United Kingdom depart from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW) or London City Airport (LCY).
  • You can fly directly to Dubai International Airport (DXB) from London Gatwick with Emirates and British Airways. Etihad offers direct flights from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
  • Family-friendly facilities at Gatwick and Heathrow include unisex changing facilities, play areas, dedicated security lanes and healthy meals and snacks at the restaurants within the airport.
  • If you need assistance with your luggage on arrival, helpful porters are stationed at the carousels at Dubai International and Abu Dhabi Airport and can help you with your bags for a fee.
  • Passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi Airport can book premium Meet & Assist services, which include luggage collection and fast-track service through immigration, passport control and customs clearance. Lounge access and limousine transfers can also be arranged.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3639 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.4Crew
Airline reviews

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, Jun 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

The food was pretty good and the crew were excellent. It would have been excellent all round but for screaming children. Six hours at least of a 10 hr flight. Mostly 1 child clearly on the spectrum and probably ADHD but I really felt for the parents and grandparents who were obviously struggling and doing the best they could under the circumstances. No reflection on the airline of course and we all need to be more tolerant with these challenges . Slept for 15 hrs when I got home.

The boarding experience was worst ever. Single aerobridge used for boarding and deboarding which led to lot of chaos. Food options were not great. First flight delayed by more than 3 hours which led to missing of the next flight we were stuck at Dubai airport by more than 6 hours

Lounge was top notch h with great variety of food and drinks. Cabin crew were great. Smooth flight.

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

Awful , hidden charges for the luggage was a very awful thing, very much a scam , booking the flight thinking the luggage was included was definitely a scam , then the girl that was taking my luggage Ayrlease the airport was an absolute awful , telling me if I don’t have money to take my luggage with me I can just throw it away , how professional, NEVER AGAIN .

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Boarding staff at lahore airport corporate well. Thanks to that guy.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

I have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

Not good because in this cancelled and then rebooked flight BA put me and my husband in both middle seats when we were originally seated together in original flight and i was in aisle. I hate sitting in the middle. BA food needs to be better. It was just ok. Thanks though to screw and everyone one for safe flight

Crew members were thorough in checking seatbelts and whatnot which makes me feel cared for because passenger safety is a main concern.

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

The crew made it a great flight. They were friendly and attentive. They made me want to fly British Airways again.

BA has not been handling priority luggage with any special priority. This time our luggage was distinctly very slow to arrive, well after the first half of items to arrive. Business class flights cost a lot and it would be nice to have that reflected in the speed of baggage handling! (I note that this has worsened in our long experience of BA.) On a different note, we spent 2.5 hours on the plane after landing because of an airport mishap at Boston Logan. The pilot provided reasonably frequent update but more could have been done to ensure passenger comfort, such as more beverage and maybe snack services.

I purchased premier economy seats but I was seated one row off and was sitting in economy my bottle of water and cookie did not compare to the menus handed OP it in premier.

Crew attentiveness and service as well as the quality of on board dining could be better. Seats and controls are very dated.

Nice lounge but had a 5 hour layover which is a lot

Cancelled flight, limited information and chaotic rebooking and accommodation provision. Apathetic crew who were more interested in taking about their layover plans than remembering passengers orders and actually bringing them (after 3 reminders). To top it off, priority baggage checked in at The Wing (LHR’s first class checkin) was delivered last to the baggage belt.

The seats on the plane and at Heathrow Airport are so uncomfortable

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Cabin class types available on flights to the United Arab Emirates

Cabin classes available on flights to the United Arab Emirates. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.