Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is ten hours ahead of Minneapolis.
To ensure you get on your MSP to DXB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MSP and DXB include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport flight is 396 €. A return plane ticket is currently 712 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MSP to DXB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MSP to DXB.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near MSP:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and see more of Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
December is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Dubai in March.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Dubai Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another favourite stop in the United Arab Emirates. Start your sightseeing at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.