Copenhagen to Dubai (CPH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPH–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 2,995 miles in approximately 7h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 388 | 7h10 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 388 | 7h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPH: CET · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 9:00 PM in Dubai.
Danish passport holders receive a free 30-day visit visa stamped on arrival in the UAE. No advance application is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The visa can be extended once for an additional 30 days through UAE immigration offices.
The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.
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.
CPH–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPH to DXB
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Icelandair. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CPH to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPH to DXB ranges from 7 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,995 miles (4,819 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.