Amsterdam to Dubai (AMS–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AMS–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and KLM lead the route. The flight covers 3,212 miles in approximately 7h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: FI | 21 | 388, 77W | 7h11-7h45 | – | – | FI |
| KL KLM | 7 | 781 | 7h51 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Amsterdam
| Metric | AMS→DXB | BRU→DXB | DUS→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AMS | – | 98 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Flight time | 7h 11m | 6h 35m | 7h 10m |
Travel Essentials
AMS: CEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
Dutch passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the UAE for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The passport is simply stamped at the border. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.
Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
AMS–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AMS to DXB
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and KLM. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AMS to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AMS to DXB ranges from 7 hours 11 minutes to 7 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,212 miles (5,169 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaventem (BRU) and Düsseldorf (DUS).