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 $ 545 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 456 (in january) and $ 742 (in august), which is a saving of $ 90 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 $577 to $630 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Dubai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Dubai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Dubai from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 456, saving $ 90 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 545). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 742).
Flight London-Dubai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 353 | $ 456 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 359 | $ 499 | good price |
| March | $ 392 | $ 468 | good price |
| April | $ 483 | $ 591 | fair price |
| May | $ 422 | $ 498 | good price |
| June | $ 430 | $ 504 | good price |
| July | $ 444 | $ 637 | fair price |
| August | $ 526 | $ 742 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 400 | $ 504 | good price |
| October | $ 450 | $ 548 | fair price |
| November | $ 423 | $ 488 | good price |
| December | $ 415 | $ 592 | 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 $210 to $892. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $210 to $263), 1% at the maximum price (from $839 to $892). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $577 to $630 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Dubai flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Dubai airport: British Airways, Emirates, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Saudia, Virgin Atlantic, Pegasus Airlines, wizz air malta, Royal Brunei Airlines, EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, Swiss 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 (21% 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 $ 340 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-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 $44. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Dubai to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $41. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a saturday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices London-Dubai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Dubai | 07-12 to 23-12-2024 | $ 272 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Dubai | 05-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 295 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 06-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 298 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Dubai | 11-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 268 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 14-01 to 31-01-2025 | $ 247 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 15-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 270 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Dubai | 18-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 263 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 26-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 228 | layover flight with Wizz Air |
| London → Dubai | 03-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 266 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Dubai | 06-10 to 13-10-2025 | $ 299 | layover flight with Ryanair |
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 sunday.
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 445 $, which is a saving of 100 $ 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 (85 $ 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: 302 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 450), 2 to 3 months ($ 329), 3 to 4 months ($ 401) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 421), 3 to 4 months ($ 395) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 366 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 376), 4 to 5 months ($ 425) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 512 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 580), 5 to 6 months ($ 529), 6 to 7 months ($ 523), 7 to 8 months ($ 578) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 430 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 489), 5 to 6 months ($ 439), 7 to 8 months ($ 489) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 443 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 500), 1 to 2 months ($ 488), 5 to 6 months ($ 483), 7 to 8 months ($ 450) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 509 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 589), 1 to 2 months ($ 515), 2 to 3 months ($ 617), 8 to 9 months ($ 549) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 658), 2 to 3 months ($ 718), 9 to 10 months ($ 632), 10 to 11 months ($ 720), 11 to 12 months ($ 718) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 449 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 469), 1 to 2 months ($ 470), 2 to 3 months ($ 450), 10 to 11 months ($ 458) |
| October | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 459 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 496), 2 to 3 months ($ 521), 3 to 4 months ($ 492), 10 to 11 months ($ 468) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 403 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 461), 3 to 4 months ($ 474), 4 to 5 months ($ 476) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 380 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 495), 2 to 3 months ($ 551), 3 to 4 months ($ 533), 4 to 5 months ($ 588), 5 to 6 months ($ 567) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Dubai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 445 $354 to $660 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 618 $272 to $1003 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 491 $228 to $894 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 505 $261 to $758 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 507 $314 to $645 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 585 $336 to $935 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 570 $312 to $1174 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 489 $305 to $664 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 538 $308 to $743 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 647 $395 to $754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 536 $321 to $650 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 632 $299 to $1816 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, april, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!