Flying from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): What you need to know
Dubai has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) taking off from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
3 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Dubai to Sphinx International Airport flight.
Giza is two hours behind Dubai. Sphinx International Airport is located in Giza, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct services a week between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX). This is the most popular route, with flydubai offering a 10:20am departure from DXB to SPX.
Your flight from Dubai to SPX won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) departing from Dubai Airport (DXB).
flydubai is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport jetting out of DXB.
flydubai ranks first in bookings for flights from DXB to SPX.
flydubai is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Dubai to SPX with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between DXB and SPX include:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Dubai Airport:
Of the departures from Dubai Airport, 74.31% touch down on time at their destination.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Dubai to SPX flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport:
56.64% of all departures from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Right now, 102 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 211 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Dubai to SPX, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Dubai to Sphinx International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Dubai to SPX.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport (SPX). October is the most popular month to visit Giza. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Giza is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Dubai to SPX plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Giza
Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Sphinx International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Giza:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Giza when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to أهرامات الجيزة بجمهورية مصر followed by Giza Plateau and A fun tour.
Explore more of Egypt
Giza has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres north-west of Giza, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 193 kilometres north-east of Giza. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are key highlights.
