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Tue, Nov 17
Manchester MANDubai SHJ
£137
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Tue, Nov 10
Manchester MANDubai DXB
£142
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Thu, Nov 5
Manchester MANDubai SHJ
£150
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Mon, Nov 9
Manchester MANDubai DXB
£153
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Wed, Nov 18
Manchester MANDubai DXB
£155
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Sun, Nov 8
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Thu, Nov 19 – Mon, Nov 30
Manchester MANDubai DXB
£266
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Wed, Nov 18 – Sun, Nov 29
Manchester MANDubai DXB
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Tue, Nov 17 – Wed, Nov 25
Manchester MANDubai SHJ
£303
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Tue, Nov 17 – Thu, Nov 26
Manchester MANDubai SHJ
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Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Nov 16
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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 27
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How much do flights to Dubai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£137

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£751

Cheapest round-trip

£266

Average round-trip

£446

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Manchester
Arrive to
Dubai International
Average flights per week
381
Flight distance
5661 km
Worth visiting
Abu Dhabi (island) - Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
Emirates
------------333
Weekly flights: 9 totalDaily flights: 1.29 averageMost flights: Friday 3 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
Emirates
3333333
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
Emirates
3333333
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
Emirates
3333333
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Dubai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
27 Sep
33°C29°C
4 Oct
33°C30°C
Monday
28 Sep
34°C31°C
5 Oct
33°C30°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
34°C30°C
6 Oct
33°C29°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
33°C30°C
7 Oct
33°C30°C
Thursday
1 Oct
34°C29°C
8 Oct
32°C29°C
Friday
2 Oct
34°C30°C
9 Oct
33°C29°C
Saturday
3 Oct
34°C31°C
10 Oct
33°C30°C
Book your trip to arrive at Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International. The distance between Manchester and Dubai is 5661 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines. Manchester and Dubai have 381 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 Manchester to Dubai?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manchester and Dubai takes around 7.4 hours.

What is the flight distance between Manchester and Dubai?

The flight distance between Manchester and Dubai is 5661 km.

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

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

What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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

What airports are near Manchester?

The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Manchester, Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Cardiff.

What airports are near Dubai?

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

Which airlines fly between Manchester and Dubai?

Currently, you can fly between Manchester and Dubai with Ryanair, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Emirates, Turkish Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and Dubai?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester 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.

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