Edinburgh to Dubai flights
Updated 2026-11-04
The lowest one-way fare from Edinburgh to Dubai we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £141, for travel on 1 Mar 2027, 2 stops (seen on 28 Oct). A typical low fare is £170 (the median of the cheapest fare in each of 17 travel weeks). Edinburgh (EDI) to Dubai International (DXB) is 5777 km, typically flown in 7h 37m. 1 airline has been seen selling non-stop flights.
How much is a flight from Edinburgh to Dubai?
- Lowest one-way fare seen
- £141for travel on 1 Mar 2027, 2 stops · seen 28 Oct
- Lowest non-stop fare seen
- £528 with Emiratesfor travel on 5 Nov, non-stop · seen 29 Oct
- Typical low fare
- £170median of the cheapest fare in each of 17 travel weeks
- Airlines seen flying direct
- Emirates
- Fares last checked
- 4 Novcaptured daily
These are fares seen on the dates given, not live prices. A fare can sell out or change within hours.
See today's pricesHow much is a flight from Edinburgh to Dubai next week?
| Travel week | Lowest fare seen | Airline | From | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next week5 Nov–11 Nov | £148 | – | Edinburgh | Check 11 Nov |
| In 2 weeks12 Nov–18 Nov | £173 | SunExpress | Edinburgh | Check 18 Nov |
| In 4 weeks26 Nov–2 Dec | £217 | Pegasus Airlines | Edinburgh | Check 26 Nov |
| In 5 weeks3 Dec–9 Dec | £144 | – | Edinburgh | Check 5 Dec |
| In 6 weeks10 Dec–16 Dec | £168 | – | Edinburgh | Check 10 Dec |
| In 7 weeks17 Dec–23 Dec | £238 | – | Edinburgh | Check 19 Dec |
| In 8 weeks24 Dec–30 Dec | £277 | – | Edinburgh | Check 26 Dec |
Lowest one-way fare seen for travel in each of the next 8 weeks, checked 4 Nov. A week is shown only when fares were seen on three or more of its days. Not live prices.
Edinburgh to Dubai flights by date
Lowest one-way fare seen for each travel date in the next two weeks, checked 4 Nov. Cheapest: Wednesday 11 Nov at £148.
| Travel date | Lowest fare seen | Airline | From | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 5 Nov | £189 | SunExpress | Edinburgh | Check |
| Fri 6 Nov | £186 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Sat 7 Nov | £194 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Sun 8 Nov | £219 | SunExpress | Edinburgh | Check |
| Mon 9 Nov | £188 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Wed 11 Nov | £148 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Thu 12 Nov | £219 | Pegasus Airlines | Edinburgh | Check |
| Fri 13 Nov | £568 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Sat 14 Nov | £174 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Sun 15 Nov | £355 | Qatar Airways | Edinburgh | Check |
| Mon 16 Nov | £188 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Tue 17 Nov | £173 | – | Edinburgh | Check |
| Wed 18 Nov | £173 | SunExpress | Edinburgh | Check |
Dates with no fare observed are left out. Past observations, not live prices.
Which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh to Dubai?
| Airline | Lowest fare seen | Travel date | Typical low fare | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates | £528 | 5 Nov | £553 | Check 5 Nov |
One-way fares for non-stop flights, seen in the week to 4 Nov. An airline is listed once it has been seen on two or more travel dates. Some fares are sold by a partner airline on the same aircraft (a codeshare).
With a stop on the way, the lowest fares seen were Pegasus Airlines £170, SunExpress £173, Eurowings £201, Qatar Airways £354, Turkish Airlines £454 and Oman Air £480.
Flying from Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's busiest airport and the gateway most international visitors choose for the Highlands as well as the city itself. The terminal sits 8 miles west of Edinburgh centre with frequent tram and Airlink bus service. easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair dominate short-haul; KLM, Lufthansa and BA add full-service connections to European hubs; Emirates and Qatar route long-haul through their own hubs. Atlantic weather can disrupt winter schedules — build in a buffer if you're connecting.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai International is 5 km from Downtown Dubai, with the Red Line metro reaching Burj Khalifa in 22 minutes for AED 8. Emirates dominates the schedule; BA, Virgin Atlantic, Etihad (via Abu Dhabi) and the budget carriers add capacity. Peak season is November–April; July–September fares are the cheapest but city temperatures hit 45°C+. The route is the UK's busiest long-haul corridor by passenger volume.
Edinburgh to Dubai FAQs
Direct flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dubai International (DXB) take approximately 7h 37m for the 5777 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
The lowest one-way fare we saw in the week to 4 Nov was £141, for travel on 1 Mar 2027, 2 stops (seen on 28 Oct). A typical low fare is £170, the median of the cheapest fare in each of 17 travel weeks. These are fares seen on those dates, not live prices.
For travel between 5 Nov and 11 Nov, the lowest one-way fare we saw (checked 4 Nov) was £148 from Edinburgh, for 11 Nov. The weeks after: 12 Nov–18 Nov £173; 26 Nov–2 Dec £217. These are fares seen when we checked, not live prices.
We have seen non-stop flights sold by Emirates. Lowest one-way fares seen: Emirates £528.
In the fares we recorded in the week to 4 Nov, the lowest one-way fare to Dubai was from Edinburgh (£141), then London Gatwick £363, London Heathrow £375 and Birmingham £488. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
Entry rules for UK passport holders differ by country and change. Check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates before you book.