Fort Lauderdale to Dubai (FLL–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FLL Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FLL and DXB. Nearest airports to FLL with scheduled service: Miami International Airport (MIA, 21 mi) · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, 14 mi) · Palm Beach International Airport (PBI, 42 mi)
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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
MCO Orlando 16h 55m B6WN EK Orlando (MCO) to Dubai flights
BOS Boston 17h 21m ADAFB6 EK Boston (BOS) to Dubai flights
JFK New York 17h 43m ADAFAT EK New York (JFK) to Dubai flights
IAH Houston 18h 6m ADAVB6 EK Houston (IAH) to Dubai flights
ORD Chicago 19h 31m AAACAD EK Chicago (ORD) to Dubai flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 31m AAASAY EK Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dubai flights
LAX Los Angeles 25h 28m ADB6DL EK Los Angeles (LAX) to Dubai flights
YUL Montréal 26h 11m ACSN EK Montréal (YUL) to Dubai flights
SEA Seattle 27h 25m ASDLKE EK Seattle (SEA) to Dubai flights
SFO San Francisco 27h 59m ADB6JL EK San Francisco (SFO) to Dubai flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fort Lauderdale to Dubai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+8h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FLL and DXB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FLL to DXB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,468
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FLL → DXB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DXB → FLL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Dubai from Fort Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Dubai International Airport.
Metric FLL→DXB MIA→DXB
Distance from FLL 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 7
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of FLL with service to Dubai International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+8h
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
FLL: EDT · DXB: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Dubai.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders receive a visa on arrival at UAE airports, valid for up to 30 days. No advance application or fee is needed. The stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to FLL

Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).

Getting from DXB

Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.

Dubai Climate

Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.

Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.

FLL–DXB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Dubai route.
Route details
Time difference+8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FLL to DXB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy.
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
Nearby alternatives include MIA. 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA).