Dubai to Glasgow (DXB–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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FI Icelandair
77W
6:40 AM
+04 T3
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Dubai to Glasgow
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,630 mi 8h 55m nonstop -4h behind 18 1-stop hubs

DXB–GLA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 3,630 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–GLA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 7 77W 8h55 – – –
FI Icelandair 7 77W 8h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK, FI
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FI (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 GLA 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
MED ~15h 53m BHX ~17h 34m AMS ~18h 15m KRK ~18h 30m AYT ~19h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,822
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
-4h
Glasgow is 4 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · GLA: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 2:00 PM in Glasgow.
Distance & Flight Time
3,630 mi / 5,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 55m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the UK for tourism or business stays of up to 6 months. The ETA is a digital authorization linked to the passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Glasgow route.
Route details
Distance3,630 mi / 5,841 km
Flight time8h 55m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to GLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Glasgow Airport take approximately 8h 55m. The route covers 3,630 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Icelandair.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DXB to GLA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, BHX, AMS, KRK, AYT, LHR, CDG, STN, FRA, DUB, PRG, BCN, LGW, FCO, MXP, LCA, GVA and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Glasgow is 4 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from GLA 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 GLA

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

DXB to GLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to GLA ranges from 8 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,630 miles (5,841 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.