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

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✈ Nonstop
FI6027cs
FI Icelandair
359
6:30 AM
+04 T3
12:40 PM
BST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8027cs
QF Qant
359
6:30 AM
+04 T3
12:40 PM
BST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK27+2
EK Emirates
77W
6:40 AM
+04 T3
12:36 PM
BST
8h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FI6028cs
FI Icelandair
359
2:40 PM
BST TM
1:50 AM+1
+04
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK28+2
EK Emirates
359
2:40 PM
BST TM
1:50 AM+1
+04
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dubai to Glasgow
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 3,630 mi 8h 56m nonstop -3h behind 22 1-stop hubs

DXB–GLA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,630 miles in approximately 8h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 8h56 FI, QF
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – FI, QF
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (7 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 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,188
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
-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 56m to 9h 10m.
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.

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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Glasgow route.
Route details
Distance3,630 mi / 5,841 km
Flight time8h 56m to 9h 10m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: GLA
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to GLA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Glasgow Airport take approximately 8h 56m to 9h 10m. The route covers 3,630 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DXB to GLA. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, ADB, GVA, BCN, KRK, AMS, AYT, FRA, BHX, LHR, LCA, PRG, LGW, CDG, MXP, FCO, DUB, STN, LIS, YYZ, NAP and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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. With 21 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 56 minutes to 9 hours 10 minutes. 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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.