Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
Choose from 20 weekly Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
Your DXB to STN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Emirates.
With 77.69% of its services landing as planned, Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to STN flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between DXB and STN:
Hamburg Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
EuroAirport Swiss
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Stansted Airport (STN)
R 2,511 is the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,741. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to STN by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DXB to STN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights leaving from Dubai Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DXB:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near STN:
Pick up a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit London in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to STN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.