Travelling from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): What you need to know
Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Dubai to London Heathrow Airport flight.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai. London Heathrow Airport is located in London.
With 70 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. Royal Brunei Airlines operates the earliest flight at 1am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from DXB to LHR is with Emirates at 4:05pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Dubai to LHR. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
You can find a direct flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
You'll have your choice of airlines offering direct flights from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport leaving from DXB. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Emirates between DXB and LHR.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to LHR departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Dubai International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
71% of flights leaving from Dubai International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Break up your flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Al Maktoum International Airport and LHR are:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to LHR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a late flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LHR:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Dubai to London Heathrow Airport flight.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
Central London is around 24 kilometres from London Heathrow Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
R 3,363 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport. Return flights start from R 7,302. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to LHR, book your plane ticket nine months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for February. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Dubai to London Heathrow Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Save money on your flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit London. July is when most people book flights from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Dubai to LHR plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to London Heathrow Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
Your London visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of London, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.