Flight tickets from London to Dubai

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What you need to know before flying from London to Dubai?

Airport information

Departure

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow Point West, 234 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AP, London, United Kingdom

Arrival

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

PO Box 2525, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Getting to London airport

• London’s Heathrow airport lies 16 miles (25.7 km) towards the west of central London.
• Visitors can directly take buses from Heathrow airport central bus station to Heathrow airport, and trains such as Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express, South West Trains and the London underground (Piccadilly Line) and South West trains.
• They can also take the standard black taxis, which are easy but expensive. See rates and chares here.

Travelling from Dubai airport

• Dubai airport lies 14 km to the northeast of downtown Dubai.
• One can easily take the Metro’s Red Line from T1/T3 (run times for all days 6AM–11PM, Fridays 1PM–midnight), the airport A/C buses, the RTA-run Dubai buses, or the taxis from the taxi agency counter at the airport.
• One can also rent cars to drive around. See here.

Facilities at London and Dubai airports

• London Heathrow is one of the world’s biggest and busiest airports, and has amenities such as information desks, cafes and restaurants, medical assistance, shops, free Wi-Fi, forex and banking facilities, lounges, and retail areas, as well as prayer rooms. 
• The trendy and chic Dubai International Airport features lounges, duty-free shops, prayer rooms, restaurants and cafés, medical assistance and lounges.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from London to Dubai

The average flight time from London to Dubai is 7 hours, via non-stop flights. Read about the new baggage rules at Dubai International Airport. 

Time difference

Dubai, UAE is 3 hours ahead of London, UK.

Weather in Dubai

The best time to visit the desert city of Dubai is the winters between November and February when the temperatures are between 14-22 degrees Celsius on an average. During these months the climate is generally pleasant and the heat is less. However, that hasn’t stopped people from visiting Dubai in the summers too. See here.

Exchange rate

1 Great Britain Pound (GBP) costs 3.67 United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). See more here.

Cost of living in Dubai

A taxi from the airport to the city centre or downtown Dubai will cost AED 25-75, while a metro ride for the same distance will cost AED 2.5-4.5. A 3 km taxi ride in the city costs approximately AED 8.25-12. Budget meals cost AED 12-40, while Dubai’s popular street food Shawarma costs AED 5-8.

Mode of payments accepted in Dubai

Travellers will require cash to pay for transportation, in smaller eateries, and in the traditional souks (street markets). Hotels accept credit cards, and ATMs are plentiful and accept all international debit cards.

Best places for your first meal in Dubai

Arabic, Lebanese and Iranian cuisines make up Dubai’s food scene. Food favourites in the city include Shawarma, stuffed Camel which is a delicacy, Al Harees, Falafel and Hummus, Matchbous and Tabbouleh. Travellers can head to Al Karama and Al Raffa in Bur Dubai where the traditional souks are for some good eateries. If one wants to fine-dine in Dubai, see here.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of April 23^rd, 2017.