Travelling from Glasgow to Dubai: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Glasgow to Dubai. Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are Glasgow's main airports.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Dubai, Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the major hubs.
The average length of a direct flight from Glasgow to Dubai is 7 hours 30 minutes. Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai 4 hours ahead of Glasgow.
The most popular route for flights from Glasgow to Dubai is from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Dubai Airport (DXB). You can select from 10 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from GLA to DXB is the 13:15 Emirates service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 14:35 with Emirates.
To ensure you catch your flight from Glasgow to Dubai, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you will need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Glasgow to Dubai for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Set out from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) on a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Dubai. From GLA, you can travel directly to Dubai Airport (DXB).
When leaving from GLA, you can take a direct flight from Glasgow to Dubai with Emirates.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Glasgow to Dubai departing from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes about 33 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Dubai, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Glasgow to Dubai, here's where you can stop when departing from Glasgow International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 38 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 53 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Glasgow to Dubai? Check in to a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is around 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 49 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Dubai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Glasgow to Dubai, expect a drive time of approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
There are some comfortable hotels ready to welcome you near DWC. Unwind after your flight from Glasgow to Dubai at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Dubai
95 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Dubai. Return flights start at 307 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Glasgow to Dubai.
The cheapest month for tickets from Glasgow to Dubai is May. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Dubai
July is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow to Dubai. To avoid the crowds, go to Dubai in April.
Before booking a flight from Glasgow to Dubai, consider the type of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Dubai sometime around then if you want to 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 Glasgow to Dubai, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
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