Frankfurt am Main to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (FRA–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EK9978
EK Emirates
77X
8:20 AM
CET
5:45 PM
+04
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5524
CI China
77X
3:40 PM
CET
1:10 AM+1
+04
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX69
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
1:45 AM
+04
7:05 AM
CET
8h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX67
CX Cathay Pacific
74Y
3:05 AM
+04
8:05 AM
CET
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI5523
CI China
77X
8:45 AM
+04
1:10 PM
CET
7h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8443
LH Lufthan
77X
10:40 AM
+04
3:55 PM
CET
7h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX61
CX Cathay Pacific
74N
11:00 AM
+04
4:55 PM
CET
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
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LH8405
LH Lufthan
77X
1:10 PM
+04
5:05 PM
CET
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK9935
EK Emirates
77X
1:20 PM
+04
5:25 PM
CET
7h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK47
EK Emirates
2:13 PM
+04
1:50 AM+1
CET
14h 37m
M T W T F S S
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Frankfurt am Main to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,020 mi 6h 25m nonstop +3h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

FRA–DWC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,020 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines 1 77X 6h30 SkyTeam
EK Emirates 1 77X 6h25
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – CI, EK
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to DWC.
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One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,348
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
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CET · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 9:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
3,020 mi / 4,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m to 6h 30m.
Visa & Entry

German citizens get visa-free entry to the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. The visa is stamped on arrival at no cost. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

The UAE has strict drug laws. Trace amounts of controlled substances in your bloodstream can lead to prosecution, even if consumed legally elsewhere. Some over-the-counter medications from Germany (like codeine-based painkillers) are controlled in the UAE. Carry a doctor's letter and original prescription for any medication you bring in.

Alcohol is legal for non-Muslims in licensed venues. Public intoxication is a criminal offense. During Ramadan, eating, drinking, and smoking in public spaces during daylight hours is restricted for everyone, including tourists.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance3,020 mi / 4,859 km
Flight time6h 25m to 6h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 11 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 6h 25m to 6h 30m. The route covers 3,020 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Airlines and Emirates.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from FRA to DWC. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, CAI, JED, ZRH, DUB, EDI, MAN, CPH, BEY, LIS, LOS, MXP, JNB, HAN, GVA, CTU, ARN, AMS, MAD, LHR, DXB, OSL, BKK, PRG, BRU, HKG, ORD, TPE, SZX, PVG, CAN and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from DWC to FRA 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 FRA to DWC

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines and Emirates. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to DWC ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,020 miles (4,859 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.