Montréal to Dubai (YUL–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 6,600 miles in approximately 11h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 8 | 359 | 11h29-12h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Dubai.
Canadian passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the UAE for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
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.
YUL–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to DXB
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YUL to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to DXB ranges from 11 hours 29 minutes to 12 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,600 miles (10,621 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via HEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.