Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Frankfurt am Main (DWC–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CI5523
CI China
77X
8:45 AM
+04
1:10 PM
CEST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9935
EK Emirates
77X
1:25 PM
+04
6:25 PM
CEST
7h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5524
CI China
77X
3:40 PM
CEST
1:10 AM+1
+04
7h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9920
EK Emirates
77X
4:20 PM
CEST
12:45 AM+1
+04
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9974
EK Emirates
77X
5:45 PM
CEST
3:10 AM+1
+04
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MXP Ferno (VA) 8h 25m EK AZDEEN Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CPH Copenhagen 9h EK A3ACAI Copenhagen (CPH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h EK 4YA3AC Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 40m EKMP 6EA3AI Amsterdam (AMS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MAD Madrid 11h 16m EK ACADAM Madrid (MAD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BUD Budapest 11h 45m MS ACCXDE Budapest (BUD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AMM Amman 20h 5m RJ RJ Amman (AMM) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 20h 43m CA CALH Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Frankfurt am Main flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 53m EKTK CXLH Hong Kong (HKG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
JNB Johannesburg 21h 45m EK DELHNH Johannesburg (JNB) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Frankfurt am Main
4 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 3,020 mi 6h 43m nonstop -2h behind

DWC–FRA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,020 miles in approximately 6h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines 1 77X 6h25 SkyTeam
CX Cathay Pacific 1 Oneworld
EK Emirates 1 77X 7h
LH Lufthansa 0
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – CI, EK
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 33%)
Oneworld: CX (1 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: EK + LH (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DWC to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
813
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Dubai(Jebel Ali)

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
Metric DWC→FRA DXB→FRA AUH→FRA
Distance from DWC 28 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5 7
Weekly flights 2 42 73
Flight time 6h 43m 7h 5m 6h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Frankfurt am Main is 2 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 4:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
3,020 mi / 4,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen agreement. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned stay is required. ETIAS authorization will be required once the system launches for all Schengen zone entries.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

DWC–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance3,020 mi / 4,859 km
Flight time6h 43m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWC to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Maktoum International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take about 6h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 3,020 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from DWC to FRA: China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Lufthansa.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Milan Malpensa, Copenhagen Kastrup and Charles de Gaulle.
Frankfurt am Main is 2 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Yes, return flights from FRA to DWC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DWC to FRA

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Lufthansa. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to FRA is about 6 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,020 miles (4,859 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Milan Malpensa, Copenhagen Kastrup and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).