Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dubai: what you need to know
Around 3 hours 21 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi. Based in the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 1 hour 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
With 133 weekly flights between the two airports, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the busiest route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 04:10. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from DEL to DXB is with Emirates at 21:50.
To ensure you catch your flight from DEL to Dubai, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai that touches down at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Multiple airlines offer direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai. The most popular include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DEL to Dubai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
To travel to United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you will require an e-visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and duration of your trip. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai.
The journey from central New Delhi to DEL takes around 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near DEL. Whether you have an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai is C$183. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$297. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to Dubai.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 49 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from DEL to Dubai at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai. To avoid the crowds, head to Dubai in April when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from DEL to Dubai sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are popular attractions which should be on any good Dubai itinerary.
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