Toronto to Dubai (YYZ–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YYZ–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 6,887 miles in approximately 13h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 789 | 13h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 388 | 13h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, 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 UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to DXB
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Emirates. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YYZ to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to DXB ranges from 13 hours 15 minutes to 13 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,887 miles (11,083 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via NCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.