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Flights London → Dubai

LGW → DXB

8.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects London to Dubai, operating with a mix of Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380-800 aircraft, offering passengers extensive comfort and range options. Dubai International Airport, the destination, serves over 92 million passengers annually, highlighting its status as a major global travel hub.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~5,474 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £520 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LGW) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.1/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LGW) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 5,474 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 16m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
3h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
23:16
Elevation DXB
62 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A380-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~493 kg

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Airlines operating LGW-DXB

Frequently asked questions about LGW-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 London-Dubai route is about 5,474 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.