How long does the flight from London to Dubai take?

Flight time from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from London to Dubai?

Airline availability for LHR to DXB changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from London to Dubai?

Direct (nonstop) availability on LHR to DXB varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Dubai?

Prices on LHR to DXB shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

London to Dubai flights

Direct and connecting flights from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 5,498 km (3,416 mi)
Flight time: ~6h 48m
Airlines: 1
Aircraft types: 2

Airlines flying LHR → DXB

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
Emirates	2	2

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A380 — 1 operator
Boeing 777 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

City: London
Country: GB
IATA / ICAO: LHR / EGLL

Arrival: Dubai International Airport (DXB)

City: Dubai
Country: AE
IATA / ICAO: DXB / OMDB

Operating airlines

British Airways (BA)
Royal Brunei Airlines (BI)
Emirates (EK)
Virgin Atlantic (VS)

Distance: 5503 km. Duration: 430 minutes.

Other routes from London

Other routes to Dubai

Typical fares by aircraft on this route

Aircraft	Median	Range	Operators
Airbus A380	€622	€616–770	Emirates
Boeing 777 (all variants)	€622	€616–770	Emirates

Based on 1674 recent fare observations.

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly LHR to DXB?

1 airline operates the LHR to DXB route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the LHR-DXB route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on LHR to DXB include: Airbus A380, Boeing 777.

How long is the London to Dubai flight?

The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) is approximately 6h 48m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from London to Dubai?

The great-circle distance from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) is approximately 5,498 km (3,416 miles).

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