How long is the flight to Dubai?
DUBAI is one of the world's most popular destinations due to its hot weather and infrastructure.
Here, we look at how long it will take you to fly out there.
Here is what you need to know about getting to the UAE city, as well as which airlines fly and when to go there.
How long is the flight to Dubai?
The flight from the UK to Dubai is around seven hours if flying direct.
However, indirect flights can be a cheaper option, if you don't mind stopping at another destination such as Amsterdam or Doha.
Indirect flights take between eight and 10 hours with one stopover.
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Which airlines fly to Dubai from the UK?
A number of airlines fly directly from the UK to Dubai.
British Airways flights operate from London Heathrow which takes just over seven hours.
Emirates also flies directly from the UK departing from both London Gatwick and Heathrow as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, taking around seven hours as well.
Other UK airports have indirect flights when flying with airlines such as KLM and Qatar Airways.
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