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

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1,268 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FZ8499+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
5:55 AM
+04 T2
8:35 AM
EAT
3h 40m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2218cs
EK Emirates
7M8
5:55 AM
+04 T2
8:35 AM
EAT
3h 40m
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2010cs
EK Emirates
7M8
7:15 PM
+04 T2
9:55 PM
EAT
3h 40m
13%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ645+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
7:15 PM
+04 T2
9:55 PM
EAT
3h 40m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2219cs
EK Emirates
7M8
9:35 AM
EAT
2:25 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ8500+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
9:35 AM
EAT
2:25 PM
+04
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ646+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:55 PM
EAT
3:45 AM+1
+04
3h 50m
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 3 hubs
JED Jeddah 6h 10m ACAFEK GFXY Jeddah (JED) to Asmara flights
CAI Cairo 8h 35m EKMKMS MS Cairo (CAI) to Asmara flights
IST Istanbul 10h 45m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Asmara flights
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Dubai to Asmara
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,268 mi 3h 40m nonstop -1h behind

DXB–ASM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. flydubai leads the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

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

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DXB to ASM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to ASM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
341
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.

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 gate to gate.
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.

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.

DXB–ASM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Asmara route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,040 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: ASM
IATA / ICAOASM / HHAS
TimezoneAfrica/Asmara
Elevation7,661 ft / 2,335 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to ASM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Asmara International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,268 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to ASM: flydubai.
This route has daily 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 King Abdulaziz, Cairo and İstanbul.
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.
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 DXB to ASM

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Asmara International Airport (ASM) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to ASM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to ASM is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,040 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Cairo and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.