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How much do flights to Dubai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£326

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£726

Cheapest round-trip

£633

Average round-trip

£857

Nonstop flights in October

£611 – £819

Getting from Dubai airport to the city center

Fastest options: Dubai Metro Red Line and taxis. Best value: public buses and the metro.

Dubai is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB), located approximately 5 km east of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations quick and convenient. The airport is one of the busiest in the world and offers excellent connectivity via the Dubai Metro Red Line, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is situated 37 km southwest of central Dubai and primarily handles cargo, though some passenger flights operate from there. Transport options from DWC are more limited, with taxis and buses being the main choices. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

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

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Dubai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11653 km
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Dubai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Dubai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Dubai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January23°C17°C
February25°C18°C
March28°C20°C
April32°C23°C
May36°C27°C
June39°C29°C
July40°C31°C
August40°C31°C
September38°C29°C
October34°C26°C
November30°C22°C
December25°C19°C
Hottest Month
40°C
July
Coldest month
17°C
January
Sunny days
357
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
11 Oct
33°C30°C
18 Oct
32°C29°C
Monday
12 Oct
33°C29°C
19 Oct
32°C29°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
34°C29°C
20 Oct
32°C29°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
13%
32°C30°C
21 Oct
33°C28°C
Thursday
15 Oct
13%
33°C30°C
22 Oct
32°C29°C
Friday
16 Oct
33°C31°C
23 Oct
32°C29°C
Saturday
17 Oct
33°C29°C
24 Oct
31°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Dubai. Book your trip to arrive at Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International. The distance between Chicago and Dubai is 11653 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, and Emirates. Chicago and Dubai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Dubai, consider visiting Abu Dhabi (island), Burj Khalifa, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Dubai?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Dubai takes around 14 hours.

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Dubai?

The flight distance between Chicago and Dubai is 11653 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Dubai?

Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Dubai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates.

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Riyadh, Muscat, Jeddah, Mumbai, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bucharest, Manila, Amman, Tel Aviv, Budapest, New Delhi, Doha, Prague, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Which airports are there in Chicago?

Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

What airports are near Chicago?

The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

What airports are near Dubai?

The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Khasab.

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Dubai?

Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Dubai with Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, Emirates.

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