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

The average price to go to Dubai from Manchester airport is $ 730 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 619 (in march) and $ 1017 (in august), which is a saving of $ 112 or a surplus of $ 287 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $688 to $741 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday 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 Manchester-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 Manchester 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 ($ 619, saving $ 112 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 730). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1017).

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

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 481 $ 632 good price
February$ 536 $ 711 good price
March$ 538 $ 619 very good price
April$ 615 $ 762 fair price
May$ 560 $ 644 good price
June$ 594 $ 664 good price
July$ 642 $ 843 fair price
August$ 717 $ 1017 very high price
September$ 570 $ 689 good price
October$ 566 $ 723 good price
November$ 582 $ 657 good price
December$ 530 $ 793 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 Manchester to Dubai

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Dubai range from $265 to $1164. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $265 to $318), 1% at the maximum price (from $1111 to $1164). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (20% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Dubai flight

There are 8 companies that serve Manchester from Dubai airport: Emirates, Ryanair, Saudia, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Swiss.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Emirates was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the Manchester->Dubai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Manchester-Dubai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 398 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $39.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Dubai to Manchester 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 $30. Conversely, departing from Dubai on a friday may cost you an additional $49.


Top prices Manchester-Dubai

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Dubai23-11 to 27-11-2024$ 420 
Manchester → Dubai24-11 to 28-11-2024$ 367 
Manchester → Dubai17-01 to 28-01-2025$ 375 
Manchester → Dubai09-02 to 15-02-2025$ 401 
Manchester → Dubai01-03 to 05-03-2025$ 367 
Manchester → Dubai08-03 to 15-03-2025$ 424 
Manchester → Dubai11-03 to 20-03-2025$ 350 
Manchester → Dubai14-03 to 24-03-2025$ 386 
Manchester → Dubai19-03 to 25-03-2025$ 413 
Manchester → Dubai06-10 to 15-10-2025$ 408 


When to book your flight Manchester - 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 9 to 10 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 Manchester-Dubai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Dubai, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 648 $, which is a saving of 82 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (36 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester 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: 459 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 483)

February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 525 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 565), 5 to 6 months ($ 702)

March

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 498 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 534), 4 to 5 months ($ 514)

April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 646 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 685), 6 to 7 months ($ 761)

May

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 558 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 638), 6 to 7 months ($ 558)

June

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 580 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 593)

July

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 718 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 783), 8 to 9 months ($ 730), 10 to 11 months ($ 811), 11 to 12 months ($ 837)

August

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 793 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 904), 2 to 3 months ($ 950), 8 to 9 months ($ 825), 9 to 10 months ($ 862), 10 to 11 months ($ 916)

September

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 610 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 673), 2 to 3 months ($ 682), 9 to 10 months ($ 633)

October

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 592 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 655), 2 to 3 months ($ 683), 3 to 4 months ($ 698), 11 to 12 months ($ 666)

November

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 570 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 11 to 12 months ($ 625)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 569 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 627)

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

Data analysis:

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



Manchester 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$ 646
$351 to $869
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December 2024$ 830
$385 to $1181
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January 2025$ 698
$375 to $877
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February 2025$ 796
$398 to $1072
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March 2025$ 650
$350 to $794
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April 2025$ 929
$482 to $1250
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May 2025$ 705
$456 to $838
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June 2025$ 709
$473 to $821
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July 2025$ 751
$509 to $1008
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August 2025$ 900
$496 to $1171
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September 2025$ 685
$451 to $879
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October 2025$ 705
$408 to $924
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, november, july, august and october are cheaper to travel to Dubai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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