Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dubai: what you need to know
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Nottingham, where East Midlands Airport is located. Dubai operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from EMA to Dubai.
Flying over a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from EMA to Dubai with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
You will need a visa for United Arab Emirates if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from East Midlands Airport to Dubai, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Travelling from central Nottingham to EMA takes approximately 52 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Dubai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to EMA:
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dubai
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from East Midlands Airport to Dubai is 147 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 316 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EMA to Dubai if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from East Midlands Airport to Dubai is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from EMA to Dubai is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near DXB if you're taking a late flight from East Midlands Airport to Dubai. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is located around 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). As soon as your flight from East Midlands Airport to Dubai has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from EMA to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month to board a flight from East Midlands Airport to Dubai while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Dubai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Dubai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from EMA to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Dubai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are must-visits when exploring Dubai.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Dubai and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Dubai.
