Statistics on London-Dubai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Dubai (from: London)
The average price to go to Dubai from London airport is $ 630 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 537 (in march) and $ 827 (in august), which is a saving of $ 93 or a surplus of $ 198 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $594 to $648 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 537, saving $ 93 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 630). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 827).
Flight London-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 490 | $ 554 | good price |
| February | $ 492 | $ 605 | good price |
| March | $ 449 | $ 537 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 544 | $ 693 | fair price |
| May | $ 519 | $ 571 | good price |
| June | $ 475 | $ 574 | good price |
| July | $ 550 | $ 728 | fair price |
| August | $ 641 | $ 827 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 521 | $ 577 | good price |
| October | $ 509 | $ 625 | fair price |
| November | $ 454 | $ 546 | good price |
| December | $ 528 | $ 710 | 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 London to Dubai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Dubai range from $216 to $972. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $216 to $270), 1% at the maximum price (from $918 to $972). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $594 to $648 (23% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Dubai flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Dubai airport: British Airways, Emirates, wizz air malta, Virgin Atlantic, Ryanair, Wizz Air Uk, Wizz Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Saudia, EasyJet and Etihad Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the London->Dubai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 311 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Dubai flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $14. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai to London departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $9. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices London-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 03-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 324 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Dubai | 07-05 to 28-05-2025 | $ 280 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Dubai | 08-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 284 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Dubai | 02-06 to 13-06-2025 | $ 266 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 05-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 342 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| London → Dubai | 14-09 to 26-09-2025 | $ 336 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Dubai | 14-01 to 18-01-2026 | $ 304 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Dubai | 06-02 to 13-02-2026 | $ 340 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Dubai | 18-02 to 23-02-2026 | $ 345 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Dubai | 05-03 to 10-03-2026 | $ 307 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
When to book your flight London - Dubai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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 London-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 London to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 556 $, which is a saving of 74 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 483 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 502), 2 to 3 months ($ 524), 3 to 4 months ($ 506), 4 to 5 months ($ 507), 5 to 6 months ($ 536), 6 to 7 months ($ 520) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 573), 3 to 4 months ($ 605), 4 to 5 months ($ 553), 5 to 6 months ($ 541), 6 to 7 months ($ 551), 7 to 8 months ($ 543), 8 to 9 months ($ 578) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 453 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 526), 5 to 6 months ($ 519), 6 to 7 months ($ 519), 8 to 9 months ($ 517) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 595 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 686), 3 to 4 months ($ 645), 4 to 5 months ($ 642), 6 to 7 months ($ 620), 8 to 9 months ($ 683) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 538 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 551), 2 to 3 months ($ 566), 3 to 4 months ($ 568), 4 to 5 months ($ 546), 7 to 8 months ($ 565), 8 to 9 months ($ 544), 9 to 10 months ($ 570) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 502 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 514), 3 to 4 months ($ 564), 4 to 5 months ($ 570), 5 to 6 months ($ 516), 10 to 11 months ($ 566) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 530 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 606), 2 to 3 months ($ 635), 10 to 11 months ($ 704) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 677 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 739), 3 to 4 months ($ 773), 7 to 8 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 779), 11 to 12 months ($ 739) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 464 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 483), 1 to 2 months ($ 484), 3 to 4 months ($ 546), 8 to 9 months ($ 567) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 507 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 511), 2 to 3 months ($ 536), 4 to 5 months ($ 588), 5 to 6 months ($ 606), 6 to 7 months ($ 592), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 621) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 438 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 523), 2 to 3 months ($ 474), 3 to 4 months ($ 488), 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 546) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 606), 2 to 3 months ($ 574), 4 to 5 months ($ 605), 5 to 6 months ($ 583), 6 to 7 months ($ 634) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for London->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $7. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $5 more.
London 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1155 $505 to $2351 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 583 $280 to $1527 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 657 $266 to $1225 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 729 $346 to $935 | fair price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 783 $521 to $978 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 578 $336 to $734 | fair price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 597 $381 to $702 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 567 $376 to $666 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 686 $359 to $1166 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 537 $304 to $677 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 539 $340 to $924 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 669 $307 to $874 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!