Cheap flights from Cairns to Dubai from £486
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How much do flights to Dubai cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £486 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £971 |
Average round-trip | £1,072 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Jetstar Airways |
Getting from Dubai airport to the city center
Fastest options: Dubai Metro Red Line and taxis. Best value: public buses and the metro.
How to get from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Dubai?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20-35 min | AED 4–8.50 (~USD 1–2.30) depending on zones and card type | every 4–7 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-60 min | AED 4–6 (~USD 1–1.60) with Nol card | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | lowest cost option | |
15-40 min | AED 50–100 (~USD 14–27) metered; AED 25 airport surcharge | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-40 min | AED 45–120 (~USD 12–33) varies with demand | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
15-40 min | AED 150–350 (~USD 41–95) pre-booked | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families |
How to get from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Dubai?
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
60-90 min | AED 5–10 (~USD 1.40–2.70) with Nol card | every 30–60 min (traffic dependent) | budget option from DWC | |
35-60 min | AED 120–200 (~USD 33–54) metered | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | direct from DWC |
Notes:
- Prices in AED; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- A Nol card is required for metro and bus travel; cards can be purchased at stations and airports.
- Taxis have a minimum fare and an AED 25 airport pickup surcharge from DXB.
- Metro operates from approximately 05:00 to midnight (Saturdays to Wednesdays) and until 01:00 on Thursdays and Fridays.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Dubai
Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Dubai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
| Scoot | TGW | TR | No |
| Air Arabia | ABY | G9 | No |
| Emirates | UAE | EK | No |
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Dubai
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 23°C | 17°C |
| February | 25°C | 18°C |
| March | 28°C | 20°C |
| April | 32°C | 23°C |
| May | 36°C | 27°C |
| June | 39°C | 29°C |
| July | 40°C | 31°C |
| August | 40°C | 31°C |
| September | 38°C | 29°C |
| October | 34°C | 26°C |
| November | 30°C | 22°C |
| December | 25°C | 19°C |
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