Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dubai (from: Edinburgh)

The average price to go to Dubai from Edinburgh airport is $ 636 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 511 (in march) and $ 790 (in august), which is a saving of $ 125 or a surplus of $ 154 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $477 to $529 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Dubai plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 511, saving $ 125 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 636). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 790).

Flight Edinburgh-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 345 $ 514 good price
February$ 394 $ 564 good price
March$ 412 $ 511 very good price
April$ 547 $ 700 fair price
May$ 488 $ 632 fair price
June$ 514 $ 676 fair price
July$ 552 $ 759 high price
August$ 596 $ 790 very high price
September$ 465 $ 636 fair price
October$ 469 $ 583 good price
November$ 398 $ 580 good price
December$ 422 $ 678 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Dubai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Dubai range from $212 to $953. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $212 to $265), 1% at the maximum price (from $900 to $953). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $477 to $529 (12% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Dubai flight

There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Dubai airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Emirates, Wizz Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Swiss, SunExpress, British Airways and Qatar Airways.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Dubai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 233 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Edinburgh-Dubai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $26. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $21.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $34. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $45.


Top prices Edinburgh-Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Edinburgh → Dubai23-11 to 27-11-2024$ 414 
Edinburgh → Dubai24-11 to 28-11-2024$ 431 
Edinburgh → Dubai25-11 to 29-11-2024$ 419 
Edinburgh → Dubai09-01 to 25-01-2025$ 415 
Edinburgh → Dubai11-02 to 16-02-2025$ 392 
Edinburgh → Dubai05-03 to 10-03-2025$ 382 
Edinburgh → Dubai11-03 to 16-03-2025$ 401 
Edinburgh → Dubai03-05 to 10-05-2025$ 451 
Edinburgh → Dubai20-09 to 29-09-2025$ 398 
Edinburgh → Dubai07-10 to 16-10-2025$ 411 


When to book your flight Edinburgh - Dubai to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 455 $, which is a saving of 181 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (152 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Dubai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 315 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 431), 1 to 2 months ($ 320), 3 to 4 months ($ 418)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 381 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 406), 3 to 4 months ($ 397), 4 to 5 months ($ 461)

March

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 370 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 501), 1 to 2 months ($ 478), 3 to 4 months ($ 407), 4 to 5 months ($ 462)

April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 612 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 619), 5 to 6 months ($ 628), 6 to 7 months ($ 685)

May

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 532 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 536), 5 to 6 months ($ 586), 6 to 7 months ($ 535), 7 to 8 months ($ 625)

June

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 522 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 636), 5 to 6 months ($ 610), 6 to 7 months ($ 594), 7 to 8 months ($ 572), 8 to 9 months ($ 657)

July

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 609 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 742), 6 to 7 months ($ 655), 7 to 8 months ($ 657), 8 to 9 months ($ 648)

August

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 581 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 594), 7 to 8 months ($ 752), 8 to 9 months ($ 698), 9 to 10 months ($ 667)

September

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 418 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 503), 1 to 2 months ($ 426), 8 to 9 months ($ 557), 9 to 10 months ($ 584)

October

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 399 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 486), 1 to 2 months ($ 430), 3 to 4 months ($ 509)

November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 361 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 387), 2 to 3 months ($ 444)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 362 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 470), 2 to 3 months ($ 482)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $15. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $14 more.



Edinburgh to Dubai: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 607
$391 to $781
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December 2024$ 960
$455 to $1575
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January 2025$ 753
$362 to $1252
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February 2025$ 754
$373 to $1078
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March 2025$ 711
$382 to $830
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April 2025$ 825
$509 to $1199
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May 2025$ 686
$451 to $822
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June 2025$ 723
$408 to $902
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July 2025$ 842
$478 to $1029
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August 2025$ 1014
$529 to $4386
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September 2025$ 679
$398 to $859
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October 2025$ 727
$409 to $981
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, no month is currently cheaper. We therefore advise you to wait for prices to drop before booking your flight to Dubai.



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