Dubai to Asmara (DXB–ASM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK Emirates
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7:15 PM
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FZ flydubai
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Dubai to Asmara
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,268 mi 3h 40m nonstop -1h behind 3 1-stop hubs

DXB–ASM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–ASM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 7M8 3h40 – – –
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 4h – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to ASM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ASM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
JED ~14h 52m CAI ~17h 48m IST ~17h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
306
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Asmara is 1 hour behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · ASM: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 5:00 PM in Asmara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea. Visas must be obtained from an Eritrean embassy or consulate before travel. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa option. Processing can take several weeks.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry. A letter of invitation from a host in Eritrea may be required as part of the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–ASM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Asmara route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,040 km
Flight time3h 40m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ASM
Full nameAsmara International Airport
IATA / ICAOASM / HHAS
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Elevation7,661 ft / 2,335 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ASM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Asmara International Airport take approximately 3h 40m to 4h. The route covers 1,268 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DXB to ASM. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED, CAI and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Asmara is 1 hour behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from ASM to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 DXB to ASM

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Asmara International Airport (ASM) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and flydubai. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to ASM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ASM ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,040 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.