Hangzhou to Dubai (HGH–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HGH–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 3,940 miles in approximately 8h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 8 | 359 | 8h20-8h25 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 3 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Hangzhou
| Metric | HGH→DXB | PVG→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HGH | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 14 |
| Flight time | 8h 23m | 8h 40m |
Travel Essentials
HGH: CST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.
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.
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.
HGH–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HGH to DXB
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Air China. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HGH to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HGH to DXB is about 8 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,940 miles (6,340 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shenzhen Bao'an, Guangzhou Baiyun and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).