Dubai to Frankfurt am Main (DXB–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–FRA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Icelandair and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 3,010 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 22 | 388, 77W | 8h-8h30 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 14 | 77W | 8h | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 333 | 7h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 333 | 7h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Frankfurt am Main from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→FRA | DWC→FRA | AUH→FRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 11 | 17 |
| Flight time | 7h 15m | 6h 55m | 7h |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DXB–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to FRA
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates, Icelandair and Lufthansa. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to FRA ranges from 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,010 miles (4,845 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via AYT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).