Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of Edinburgh.
Choose from seven weekly Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 20:40 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Your EDI to DXB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Dubai (and then seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a cinch with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier offering EDI to DXB flights is Emirates. Its services land as scheduled 76.67% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and DXB:
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
141 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts at 300 €. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from EDI to DXB by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EDI to DXB.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near EDI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to DXB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another must-experience destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.