Cheap flights to United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the most-flown routes from the UK, for holidays, business and as stopovers on the way further east.
- Currency
- UAE dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic; English is used everywhere
- Airports we fly to
- 2
- Typical connections
- Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub
Where in United Arab Emirates?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in United Arab Emirates. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Dubai International Airport (DXB) | 3,416 miles | around 7h 15m | 10h 30m–12h 30m |
| Abu Dhabi | Zayed International Airport (AUH) | 3,428 miles | around 7h 15m | 10h 30m–12h 30m |
When to go
- Dubai: November to March; summer temperatures regularly pass 40°C.
- Abu Dhabi: November to March.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in United Arab Emirates can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH).
- How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?
- From Heathrow, Dubai is about 7h 15m non-stop; Abu Dhabi is about 7h 15m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to United Arab Emirates usually connect?
- Direct flights are common; some itineraries connect in Istanbul or another Gulf hub.
- What currency is used in United Arab Emirates?
- UAE dirham (AED). Languages: Arabic; English is used everywhere.
- How do I get today’s fare to United Arab Emirates?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.