Travelling from Seoul to Dubai: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Seoul to Dubai. Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are the main airports in Seoul.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's primary hubs.
A direct flight from Seoul to Dubai takes an average of 10 hours 3 minutes. The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, making it 5 hours behind Seoul.
With 45 flights a week between the two airports, Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Seoul to Dubai with Korean Air at 12:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from ICN to DXB is with Emirates at 23:55.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seoul to Dubai, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you hold a passport from South Korea, you'll need a visa to visit United Arab Emirates. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Seoul to Dubai for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can reserve a direct flight from Seoul to Dubai departing from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Begin your journey at ICN and arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB).
When taking off from ICN, you can take a direct flight from Seoul to Dubai with Emirates.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from Seoul to Dubai with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Incheon International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Searching for a handy hotel near Incheon International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Dubai, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Seoul to Dubai. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between Incheon International Airport and Dubai:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Seoul to Dubai, kick back in one of these hotels close to Gimpo International Airport:
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Seoul to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping 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 about 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Seoul to Dubai, expect a drive time of approximately 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some cosy stays where you can rest ahead of your adventure near DWC. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Seoul to Dubai at one of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Dubai
155 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Dubai. A return flight starts at 263 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To snag cheap tickets from Seoul to Dubai, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Seoul to Dubai is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Seoul to Dubai, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Dubai
July is the most popular month for flights from Seoul to Dubai. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Dubai in April.
When booking your flight from Seoul to Dubai, think about the type of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Seoul to Dubai, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are popular attractions which should feature on every Dubai itinerary.
Complete your Dubai trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Seoul to Dubai to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare offers in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to drive in Dubai, from the most popular car type to the average daily price.