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

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CX69
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
1:45 AM
+04
7:05 AM
CET
8h 20m
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CX67
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
3:05 AM
+04
8:05 AM
CET
8h
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CI5523
CI China
77X
8:45 AM
+04
1:10 PM
CET
7h 25m
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LH8443
LH Lufthan
77X
10:40 AM
+04
3:55 PM
CET
7h 15m
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CX61
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
11:00 AM
+04
4:55 PM
CET
7h 55m
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LH8405
LH Lufthan
77X
1:10 PM
+04
5:05 PM
CET
6h 55m
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EK9935
EK Emirates
77X
1:20 PM
+04
5:25 PM
CET
7h 5m
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EK47
EK Emirates
2:13 PM
+04
1:50 AM+1
CET
14h 37m
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EK9978
EK Emirates
77X
8:20 AM
CET
5:45 PM
+04
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CI5524
CI China
77X
3:40 PM
CET
1:10 AM+1
+04
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai(Jebel Ali) to Frankfurt am Main
4 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 3,020 mi 6h 55m nonstop -3h behind 31 1-stop hubs

DWC–FRA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,020 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DWC–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 4 77X 6h55-7h15 Star Alliance
CX Cathay Pacific 3 74N, 74Y 7h55-8h20 Oneworld
EK Emirates 3 77X 7h05-14h37
CI China Airlines 1 77X 7h25 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
74N Boeing 747-8F – CX
74Y Boeing 747-400F – CX
77X Boeing 777-200ER – CI, EK, LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (4 flights/wk, 36%)
Oneworld: CX (3 flights/wk, 27%)
Unaffiliated: EK (3 flights/wk, 27%)
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 9%)
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
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWC to FRA.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,225
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 4 1
Weekly flights 11 50 17
Flight time 6h 55m 7h 15m 7h
Airports within 200 miles of DWC with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Frankfurt am Main is 3 hours behind Dubai(Jebel Ali).
DWC: +04 · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali), it's 3:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
3,020 mi / 4,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 55m to 14h 37m.
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 55m to 14h 37m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights11 out / 2 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
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 approximately 6h 55m to 14h 37m. The route covers 3,020 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from DWC to FRA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, ADD, DEL, MAN, CDG, KTW, CPH, IST, CAI, AUH, DXB, PRG, POZ, FCO, OSL, AMS, CAN, EDI, LHR, MAA, ARN, JNB, BRU, HKG, LIS, TPE, YUL, BLR, LOS, PEK and CTU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 3 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.
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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 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DWC to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWC to FRA ranges from 6 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,020 miles (4,859 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).