Flying from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Hamburg. Check out your options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when organising your flight from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB).
6 hours 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Hamburg to Dubai Airport flight.
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is three hours ahead of Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. There are 14 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Emirates at 9:30pm. Choose the first HAM to DXB departure with Emirates at 2:40pm if you'd rather get a move on.
To ensure you catch your flight from Hamburg to DXB, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
You can jump on a direct flight from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB) out of Hamburg Airport (HAM).
Emirates is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Hamburg to Dubai Airport departing from HAM.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Emirates between HAM and DXB.
Emirates shines when it comes to on-time performance. A dependable 90.91% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Hamburg to DXB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport (HAM). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
HAM is about 11 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Hamburg to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is about 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It'll take 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to DXB flight:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider booking a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Hamburg to Dubai Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Dubai Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai is around 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Currently, R 2,548 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Dubai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,971. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Hamburg to DXB.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Hamburg to Dubai Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamburg to Dubai Airport.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamburg to Dubai Airport (DXB). Visit Dubai in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Hamburg to DXB plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Dubai Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Dubai Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa are must-do's during your Dubai adventure.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Khawr Fakkān is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 105 kilometres east of Dubai. No journey is complete without a visit to Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach.