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Flights Glasgow → Dubai

GLA → DXB

7.9
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Glasgow to Dubai, operating with Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. Dubai International Airport, the destination, serves over 92 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~5,841 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £520 (UK Regulation 261).

The Glasgow (GLA) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Dubai the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes.

Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 5,841 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 43m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Glasgow the average ATFM delay is 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
3h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
23:43
Elevation DXB
62 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR
Est. CO₂/passenger
~526 kg

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Airlines operating GLA-DXB

Frequently asked questions about GLA-DXB

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Emirates.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Dubai, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Glasgow-Dubai route is about 5,841 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.