Travelling from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO): What you need to know
Dubai is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) heading out from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
The timezone in Bhopal is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Raja Bhoj Airport is located in Bhopal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Dubai to BHO, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Dubai to BHO that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DXB and BHO include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai Airport, 74.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Dubai to BHO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of flights departing Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BHO instead:
Getting from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to central Bhopal
Raja Bhoj Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Bhopal. How long it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport is 93 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 210 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to BHO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
Cheap Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO). Plan your visit to Bhopal in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Dubai to BHO plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bhopal to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Bhopal
After booking your flight from Dubai to Raja Bhoj Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bhopal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Golden Temple, Taj Mahal Palace and Jama Masjid are popular attractions which should be on every Bhopal itinerary.
Explore more of India
Bhopal has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 306 kilometres south-east of Bhopal, a trip to Nagpur will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari.
Indore is another well-known destination in India and is around 161 kilometres west of Bhopal. No journey is complete without dropping by Akshardham Temple, ISKCON Indore and Sai Baba Temple.