Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai one hour ahead of Dammam.
You can choose from 302 weekly King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 04:15 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 23:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DMM to DXB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport, so getting to Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Emirates.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier operating DMM to DXB flights. An exceptional 98.25% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DMM and DXB:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 64 €. A return ticket is currently 127 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DMM to DXB.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DMM make it to their destination as scheduled 83.88% of the time.
King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Book a hotel close to DXB if you're catching a late King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
Lock in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to explore Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DMM to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in United Arab Emirates. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.