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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£415
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Sun, Jul 26
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£421
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£564
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£576
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Columbus CMHDubai SHJ
£659
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28
Columbus CMHDubai SHJ
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£1,431
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Tue, Jul 28 – Tue, Aug 4
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£1,487
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£1,546
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Tue, Aug 4
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£1,627
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
Columbus CMHDubai DXB
£1,633
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Columbus CMHDubai SHJ
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How much do flights to Dubai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£415

Cheapest round-trip

£1,431

Average round-trip

£1,463

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Dubai International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to Dubai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Air CanadaACAACYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

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
356
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
34°C31°C
19 Jul
39°C33°C
Monday
13 Jul
35°C30°C
20 Jul
37°C33°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36°C31°C
21 Jul
39°C33°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
41°C32°C
22 Jul
36°C32°C
Thursday
16 Jul
38°C32°C
23 Jul
39°C32°C
Friday
17 Jul
38°C32°C
24 Jul
39°C33°C
Saturday
18 Jul
38°C34°C
25 Jul
39°C32°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to Dubai. Book your trip to arrive at Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Emirates, and Allegiant Air. Columbus 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Columbus?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Columbus and London, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Glasgow, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Toronto, Istanbul, Medellín, São Paulo, Tampa, Fort Myers, Dallas, Charleston, Lima, Chicago, Seattle, Houston, Madrid.
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 Columbus?
Columbus is mainly served by John Glenn Columbus International. But there are other airports nearby, including Rickenbacker International, Columbus Air Force Base.
What airports are near Columbus?
The main airport in Columbus is John Glenn Columbus International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia.
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, Sohar, Khasab.
Which airlines fly between Columbus and Dubai?
Currently, you can fly between Columbus and Dubai with Frontier Airlines, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Emirates, Allegiant Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Columbus and Dubai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Columbus and Dubai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Columbus and Dubai?
Traveling between Columbus and Dubai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Columbus?
There are a number of airports in and around Columbus. The main one is John Glenn Columbus International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Cleveland Hopkins International, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, Yeager, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Tri-State, Toledo Express, North Central West Virginia
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