Flying from Dubai to Dortmund Airport (DTM): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll board your flight from Dubai to Dortmund Airport (DTM). Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the main airports in Dubai.
Dortmund is three hours behind Dubai. Dortmund Airport is located in Dortmund, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to DTM.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to DTM departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Stansted Airport (STN)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The journey from central Dubai to DXB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Dubai Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Dortmund Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
DWC is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to DTM flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 56.64%.
About Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Consider booking a hotel near DTM if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Dortmund Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Dortmund Airport rental car and discover Dortmund and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Sixt and Europcar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Dubai to Dortmund Airport flight.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Dortmund. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
At the moment, 135 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Dortmund Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 290 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dubai to DTM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Dubai to Dortmund Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Dubai to Dortmund Airport (DTM). July is when most people travel to Dortmund. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Book a Dubai to DTM plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dortmund to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Dortmund Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Dortmund
After booking your flight from Dubai to Dortmund Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dortmund:
Your trip to Dortmund isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Dortmund Christmas Market, Museum of Natural History and Deutsches Fußballmuseum.
Explore more of Germany
Hamburg is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dortmund. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
Bremen is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Dortmund. No trip is complete without a visit to Schnoorviertel, Старый квартал Schnoor and Musical Theatre Bremen.