London to Dubai (LGW–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 3,401 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 28 | 359, 388, 77W | 6h50-7h45 | – | – | – |
| FI Icelandair | 14 | 388, 77W | 7h35-7h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from London
| Metric | LGW→DXB | LHR→DXB | STN→DXB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 54 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 128 | 14 |
| Flight time | 6h 50m | 6h 50m | 6h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: GMT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 PM in Dubai.
British passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the UAE, valid for 30 days with a single 10-day extension available (AED 600, about $165). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. No advance application, no fee, no photos needed at the border. Processing is automatic at the e-gate if you have a biometric passport.
You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration officers rarely ask for hotel bookings but technically can. For stays beyond 40 days, apply for a tourist visa extension through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) or via the ICP smart services portal before the initial 30 days expire.
Direct flights from London to Dubai run 6 hours 45 minutes, to Abu Dhabi about 7 hours. The UAE dirham is pegged to the US dollar at 3.6725 AED per $1. No vaccination requirements for entry. Alcohol is legal in licensed venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi but public intoxication carries criminal penalties. Import of codeine-based medications (common UK over-the-counter items) requires a UAE Ministry of Health e-permit obtained before travel.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
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.
LGW–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to DXB
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Icelandair. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGW to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to DXB ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,401 miles (5,474 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via TUN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), London, Essex (STN) and Birmingham, West Midlands (BHX).