United Arab Emirates
Dubai: when to go and what flights really cost
Winter sun, beaches and skyscrapers. Very hot in summer. About 7 hours flying from the UK, direct (typical).
Real return flight prices to Dubai
The cheapest return flight, per person, that travellers found for each month they would leave in, of any trip length (the small number is the nights). Lowest seen: £223 for 15 nights, from London, leaving 31 October 2026.
| Leaving in | London | Manchester | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | £223 15n | £431 3n | £538 10n | – | – |
| November 2026 | £240 12n | £311 5n | £342 7n | £321 9n | £365 6n |
| December 2026 | £288 6n | £330 2n | £454 28n | £487 7n | – |
| January 2027 | £290 8n | £312 3n | – | – | – |
| February 2027 | £338 7n | £299 5n | – | – | – |
| March 2027 | £307 6n | – | – | – | – |
| August 2027 | £425 6n | – | – | – | – |
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From Travelpayouts: prices travellers found on flight sites in the last two weeks, asked 19 October 2026, 22:32 UTC. Not live seats: prices change, and bags are usually extra. A dash means we have no recent fare for that month, not that there are no flights. Flights only: hotels are separate, and you book and pay with the seller.
How hot is Dubai?
Usually hot (26° or more) from February to December.
| Month | Typical daytime high |
|---|---|
| January | 24° |
| February | 26° |
| March | 29° |
| April | 34° |
| May | 38° |
| June | 40° |
| July | 42° |
| August | 42° |
| September | 40° |
| October | 36° |
| November | 31° |
| December | 26° |
Typical highs, a rough guide typed in by hand, not a forecast.
Before you go
Check the UK government's travel advice for United Arab Emirates: gov.uk foreign travel advice. It covers entry rules, safety and health.
Fly to Dubai
See the cheapest month to fly from your airport, then today's price on Aviasales, a flight search site, where you book with the seller. See flights to Dubai