Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Dubai is nine hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BHM to DXB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHM and DXB:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
R 10,011 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Return flights start from R 16,267. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHM to DXB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHM to DXB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BHM arrive at their destination as scheduled 80.37% of the time.
To get to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near BHM? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Dubai. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to explore Dubai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to DXB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are key reasons to visit.
