Chandigarh to Dubai (IXC–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IXC–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 1,357 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 4h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Chandigarh
| Metric | IXC→DXB | ATQ→DXB | DEL→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IXC | – | 138 mi | 147 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 21 | 101 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 45m | 3h 30m |
Travel Essentials
IXC: IST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Chandigarh, it's 4.5:00 PM in Dubai.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the UAE. The most common option is a 30-day tourist visa, available through airlines (Emirates and Air India offer visa services at booking), travel agencies, or UAE-based sponsors via the ICA or GDRFA portals. A 30-day single-entry visa costs AED 300 to AED 350 (about $82 to $95) plus service fees that vary by provider. Processing takes 3 to 5 working days. A 14-day transit visa through Emirates costs around AED 100 ($27) if you have an Emirates ticket. There is no visa on arrival for Indian nationals.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. Required documents include a passport copy, passport-sized photo with white background, confirmed return ticket, and proof of accommodation. Some providers also ask for bank statements showing a minimum balance (typically INR 50,000 to INR 100,000). The visa is sent electronically and linked to your passport number. Print a copy for the airline check-in counter.
Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and several other Indian cities serve Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with flight times of 3 to 4 hours. Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, and flydubai run heavy frequency on these routes. The UAE dirham (AED) is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per $1. No vaccination requirements for Indian arrivals. ATMs and currency exchanges are abundant at all UAE airports. Metro and bus systems in Dubai accept the Nol card, available at stations for AED 25 including AED 19 credit.
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.
IXC–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IXC to DXB
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IXC to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IXC to DXB is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,357 miles (2,184 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indira Gandhi, Sardar Vallabh Patel and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Amritsar (ATQ), New Delhi (DEL) and Lahore (LHE).