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

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3,630 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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FI6027cs
FI Icelandair
359
6:30 AM
+04 T3
12:40 PM
BST
9h 10m
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✓
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QF8027cs
QF Qant
77W
7:15 AM
+04 T3
12:40 PM
BST
8h 25m
0%
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✓
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EK27+2
EK Emirates
77W
7:15 AM
+04 T3
12:40 PM
BST
8h 25m
13%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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FI6028cs
FI Icelandair
359
2:40 PM
BST TM
1:50 AM+1
+04
8h 10m
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EK28+2
EK Emirates
77W
2:40 PM
BST TM
1:45 AM+1
+04
8h 5m
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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 10 hubs
STN London, Essex 9h 48m EK → RKU2 London, Essex (STN) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 10h 5m AVEKFI → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
LGW London 10h 30m EKFIQF → BAU2 London (LGW) to Glasgow flights
BHX Birmingham, West Midlands 11h 10m EKQF → U2 Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 11h 20m EKQF → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 38m EKFIQF → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
NAP Napoli 11h 55m EKFZ → BYLS Napoli (NAP) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 15m AVEKFI → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 16m EKFIGA → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 13h 30m AZEKFI → LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dubai to Glasgow
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,630 mi 8h 25m nonstop -3h behind

DXB–GLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,630 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 Also: FI, QF 7 77W 8h25 – – FI, QF
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – FI
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK, QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
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
26
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
STN ~9h 48m LHR ~10h 5m LGW ~10h 30m GVA ~10h 43m BHX ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,537
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
-3h
Glasgow is 3 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 3:00 PM in Glasgow.
Distance & Flight Time
3,630 mi / 5,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m gate to gate.
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 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,630 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to GLA: Emirates.
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 London Stansted, London Heathrow and London Gatwick.
Glasgow is 3 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from GLA 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 GLA

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DXB to GLA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to GLA is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,630 miles (5,841 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Stansted, London Heathrow and London Gatwick. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.