Dubai to Mangaluru (DXB–IXE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
1,528 mi airlines 36/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 10 flights Verified 28m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AI9120cs
AI Air India
7M8
10:20 AM
+04 T2
3:40 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9122cs
AI Air India
7M8
10:20 AM
+04 T2
3:40 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX6041+2
IX Air India
7M8
10:20 AM
+04 T2
3:40 PM
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1468
6E IndiGo
32N
11:25 AM
+04 T1
4:30 PM
IST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX832+1
IX Air India
7M8
5:00 PM
+04 T2
10:10 PM
IST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX814+1
IX Air India
7M8
11:40 PM
+04 T2
5:00 AM+1
IST
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9121+2
AI Air India
7M8
7:05 AM
IST
9:20 AM
+04
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9119cs
AI Air India
7M8
7:05 AM
IST
9:20 AM
+04
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1467
6E IndiGo
32N
7:30 PM
IST
9:45 PM
+04
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX813+1
IX Air India
7M8
8:15 PM
IST
10:40 PM
+04
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Mangaluru
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 1,528 mi 3h 35m nonstop +1.5h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

DXB–IXE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India Express and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 1,528 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–IXE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express Also: AI 16 7M8 3h40-3h50 AI
6E IndiGo 7 32N 3h35
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E + IX (23 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 IXE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to IXE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
661
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 Mangaluru from Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Mangaluru International Airport.
Metric DXB→IXE SHJ→IXE AUH→IXE
Distance from DXB 11 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 3
Weekly flights 36 21
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 55m 3h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Mangaluru International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Mangaluru is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · IXE: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Mangaluru.
Distance & Flight Time
1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m to 3h 50m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders need a visa to enter India. An eVisa is available online for tourism (up to 30, 90, or 365 days), business, and medical purposes. Apply through the Indian government's eVisa portal at least 4 days before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.

eVisa holders must enter through designated airports. Declare cash over USD 5,000 or total currency over USD 10,000.

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–IXE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Mangaluru route.
Route details
Distance1,528 mi / 2,459 km
Flight time3h 35m to 3h 50m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 27 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: IXE
IATA / ICAOIXE / VOML
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Elevation337 ft / 103 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to IXE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Mangaluru International Airport take approximately 3h 35m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,528 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: IndiGo and Air India Express. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from DXB to IXE. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CNN, AUH, COK, HYD, MAA, TRV, BOM, BLR, MCT, DEL, DOH and JED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mangaluru is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from IXE to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SHJ and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 IXE

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and Air India Express. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to IXE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to IXE ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,528 miles (2,459 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CNN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).