Flights Zurich → Dubai
ZRH → DXB
Route overview
The flight route from Zurich to Dubai operates with a mix of large aircraft including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-300ER, and Airbus A330-300, catering to the high volume of passengers traveling between these two cities. The destination airport in Dubai handles an impressive 92,331,506 passengers annually, reflecting its status as a major global hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Zurich (ZRH) → Dubai (DXB) route is operated by Emirates, Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.8/100 (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 Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Dubai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) heads east for about 4,769 km, a flight time of roughly 6h 23m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Dubai it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating ZRH-DXB
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-DXB
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Emirates, Swiss International Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
