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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 450 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in December.

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London to Dubai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found268 €
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time7 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Dubai is 268 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Dubai.
Emirates, Qantas and Icelandair fly direct from London Gatwick to Dubai.
As of July 2026, there are 69 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Dubai.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Dubai is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport on Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 19 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Wizz Air and Emirates offer the cheapest flight tickets to Dubai.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know

  • Around 7 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport.

  • The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is four hours ahead of London.

  • Take your pick of 28 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 21:45.

  • Your LGW to DXB flight 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.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Emirates offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of the United Arab Emirates if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Emirates on this route.

  • Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates LGW to DXB flights. A dependable 80.0% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and DXB:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Geneva Airport

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • London Gatwick Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from LGW reach their destination on time.

  • To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:

Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Reserve a hotel near DXB if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai

  • From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to go to Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DXB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. About 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in the United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are key highlights.

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