London to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (LHR–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LHR–DWC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,426 miles in approximately 13h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 1 | – | 13h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
LHR: GMT · DWC: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 10:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
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.
Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.
LHR–DWC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LHR to DWC
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LHR to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LHR to DWC ranges from 13 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,426 miles (5,513 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.