Flying from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Bangkok to Dubai International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours behind Bangkok. Dubai International Airport is located in Dubai.
The most popular route is from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), with 35 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from BKK to DXB is the 1:05am Emirates service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the last departure is at 9:35pm with Emirates.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bangkok to DXB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB) take off from this terminal.
When taking off from BKK, you can catch a direct flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport with Emirates.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BKK and DXB is Emirates.
With an impressive 88.49% of services landing on schedule, Emirates is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to DXB. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
BKK is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
73% of flights that leave from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport. Check out these connections between Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport and DXB:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Krabi International Airport (KBV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in about 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to DXB flight:
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Consider booking a hotel near DXB if you're catching a late flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport. Settle into one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Dubai International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Right now, 208 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 364 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Bangkok to DXB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Bangkok to Dubai International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport (DXB). January is when most people visit Dubai. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
Book a Bangkok to DXB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Dubai International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Dubai when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Burj Khalifa followed by Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.