Dubai to Manchester, Greater Manchester (DXB–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 3,515 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 21 | 388 | 8h05-9h | – | – | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 388 | 8h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→MAN | DWC→MAN | AUH→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 1 | 25 |
| Flight time | 8h 5m | 8h 47m | 7h 55m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 2:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
DXB–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to MAN
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Garuda Indonesia. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to MAN ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes to 9 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,515 miles (5,656 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via WAW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).