Dubai to Frankfurt am Main (DXB–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
LH631
LH Lufthan
333
1:30 AM
+04 T1
5:45 AM
CET
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AC9081
AC Air Canada
333
1:30 AM
+04 T1
5:45 AM
CET
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
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FI6023
FI Icelandair
77W
2:35 AM
+04 T3
7:35 AM
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
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EK43
EK Emirates
77W
2:35 AM
+04 T3
7:35 AM
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
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EK45
EK Emirates
77W
7:45 AM
+04 T3
12:45 PM
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
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FI6025
FI Icelandair
77W
7:45 AM
+04 T3
12:45 PM
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
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EK9370
EK Emirates
77W
9:12 AM
+04
2:42 PM
CET
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK47
EK Emirates
388
2:33 PM
+04 T3
7:39 PM
CET
8h 6m
M T W T F S S
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EK44
EK Emirates
77W
9:40 AM
CET T2
7:40 PM
+04
7h
M T W T F S S
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LH630
LH Lufthan
333
1:20 PM
CET T1
10:55 PM
+04
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FI6022
FI Icelandair
77W
2:30 PM
CET T2
12:30 AM
+04
7h
M T W T F S S
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EK46
EK Emirates
77W
3:19 PM
CET T2
1:09 AM+1
+04
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EK48
EK Emirates
388
9:10 PM
CET T2
7:10 AM+1
+04
7h
M T W T F S S
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FI6062
FI Icelandair
77W
10:20 PM
CET T2
6:40 AM+1
+04
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
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Dubai to Frankfurt am Main
4 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 50 Flights/wk 3,010 mi 7h 15m nonstop -3h behind 123 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–FRA service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC, LH
388 Airbus A380-800 – EK
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (36 flights/wk, 72%)
Star Alliance: AC + LH (14 flights/wk, 28%)
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 FRA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
7,554
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

Nearby airports with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Frankfurt Main Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
3,010 mi / 4,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 15m to 8h 30m.
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 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.

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.

DXB–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance3,010 mi / 4,845 km
Flight time7h 15m to 8h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights50 out / 40 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 7h 15m to 8h 30m. The route covers 3,010 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Emirates, Icelandair and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 50 nonstop flights per week from DXB to FRA. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AYT, CTA, LYS, NAP, ESB, CPH, ARN, OTP, HYD, AMM, BAH, ZRH, POZ, RUH, FCO, HEL, STR, SZG, VCE, MLE, ALA, AMS, BCN, GYD, JED, GLA, BSL, NQZ, PRG, DOH, WAW, MAN, IST, KRK, MCT, BUD, CAI, LCA, ADB, SAW, BEY, LOS, BER, CDG, SOF, TLV, BOS, OSL, VIE, VNO, DWC, NBO, TUN, TAS, BOM, BHX, BEG, DUS, DEL, MUC, TIA, ALG, RMO, CMN, BLQ, LHR, ATH, HAM, ADD, BRU, DUB, NCL, GVA, ZAG, EVN, MAD, LJU, RIX, MXP, AUH, SGN, BLR, CMB, NCE, IAH, LIS, TPE, SZX, ORD, CPT, HAN, EDI, LAX, SEZ, SEA, GRU, BKK, HKG, MBA, JFK, CAN, YYZ, SJJ, SFO, YUL, KUL, PEK, SIN, JNB, IAD, MIA, DFW, PVG, MAA, EWR, CKG, MCO, HND, MRU, HKT, ICN, NRT and GIG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 3 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from FRA to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWC 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 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).