Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Manchester is UTC+0, which is four hours behind Dubai.
Each week, there are 21 Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 02:40 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:30 with Emirates.
Leave enough time to catch your DXB to MAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Emirates is your ticket to exploring Manchester (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to MAN flights, with 69.78% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and MAN:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
161 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport flight. A return flight starts from 330 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DXB to MAN.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near DXB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MAN instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Manchester Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Surprice and chase adventure across Manchester and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport to the centre of Manchester has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Manchester in March.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DXB to MAN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom you'll want to see. Around 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.