Cheap flights to Dubai from across Australia

Sometimes you just want a trip that feels a little bit larger than life. That’s Dubai. Mornings in the souks, afternoons poolside, nights where every sunset looks straight out of a postcard. If you’re up for swapping your usual view for something seriously different, this city’s calling your name.

How long is the flight to Dubai

• Sydney to Dubai: 14 hours 10 minutes
• Melbourne to Dubai: 13 hours 50 minutes
• Perth to Dubai: 10 hours 55 minutes
• Brisbane to Dubai: 14 hours 10 minutes
• Adelaide to Dubai: 13 hours 10 minutes

Which airlines fly direct to Dubai

• Emirates: Full-service airline known for top-notch in-flight meals, generous baggage allowance, and an award-winning frequent flyer program.

Although Emirates is the only airline flying direct to cities in Australia, there are plenty of carriers offering one-stop flights too. So if you’re after just the cheapest fare, it may be worth considering stopovers, too.

Where you can fly direct to Dubai from

• Emirates: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Where is the airport in Dubai?

Dubai International Airport (DXB) sits just 5 kms east of the city centre, tucked near Al Garhoud. If traffic’s cooperating, you’re looking at a 10–20 minute drive from downtown. 

Getting to the airport from the city centre is pretty straightforward. Taxis are everywhere and metered, so you won’t need to haggle. If you’re travelling a bit lighter or just want to save a few dirhams, the Dubai Metro is a solid bet. It runs straight to Terminals 1 and 3. Buses head out that way too, but they’re slower and not great if you’ve got a lot of bags.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Dubai

If you can handle a bit of serious heat, May to September usually serves up the lowest fares. You’ll be sticking to the shade and loving the aircon, but you’ll also be pocketing the savings. Prices tend to shoot up between November and February, when the weather’s cooler, the beaches are packed, and hotel prices climb fast.

Visa/Passport requirements when flying to Dubai

Aussies usually get a 30-day visa when they land. This means no paper forms, no pre-planning, just flash your passport and you're sorted.

How early to arrive at the airport

Give yourself a good three hours before take-off. Long-haul flights tend to move a little slower at check-in.

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