Travelling from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Singapore has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB) departing from Changi International Airport (SIN) or Seletar Airport (XSP).
7 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Singapore to Dubai Airport flight.
Dubai Airport is located in Dubai. The city operates on the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours behind Singapore.
With 35 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Changi International Airport (SIN) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 12:30am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from SIN to DXB is with Emirates at 9pm.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Singapore to DXB. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Take the express route from Changi International Airport (SIN). Direct flights from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB) operate from here.
When leaving from SIN, you can catch a direct flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport with Emirates.
Most passengers choose to fly with Emirates between SIN and DXB.
Emirates leads the way in punctuality. A reliable 85.6% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Singapore to DXB leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Changi International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Changi International Airport, 68.95% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
XSP is about 19 kilometres from central Singapore. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Singapore to DXB flight? Relax in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and experience more of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Singapore to Dubai Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai is around 10 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB)
R 2,393 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Dubai Airport. Return flights start from R 5,867. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Singapore to DXB, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Singapore to Dubai Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Singapore to Dubai Airport (DXB). Plan your visit to Dubai in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Singapore 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).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Singapore to Dubai Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Singapore to Dubai Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa are major attractions which should feature on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates you should also see. Around 129 kilometres south-west of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Around 105 kilometres east of Dubai, Khawr Fakkān is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach.
