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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Arab Emirates

Mon 5/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 19/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 11/9$1,046
Mon 5/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Tue 20/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 13/9$1,048
Wed 21/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Fri 23/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9$1,090
Fri 9/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Sat 17/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9$1,093
Wed 28/1013:25 -
2 stops25h 25m
Wed 4/1113:10 -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 13/9$1,109
Thu 8/1021:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 15/1011:55 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 10/9$1,129

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Return from

$1,521

One-way from

$580

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,979

Good round-trip deal

$1,648 or less

Good one-way deal

$597 or less
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 4/10-18/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Sydney to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Arab Emirates.
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SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

21:50-03:50

3 stops37h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$772

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

06:00-16:30

2 stops41h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$869

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

06:00-16:30

2 stops41h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$869

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

13:25-07:50

2 stops25h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 4/11

13:10-18:50

2 stops22h 40m

$1,109

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

11:15-18:00

1 stop37h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/11

20:25-09:50

1 stop30h 25m

$1,748

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/10

11:15-18:00

1 stop37h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

20:25-09:50

1 stop30h 25m

$1,775

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:40-09:20

2 stops28h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/11

00:50-06:30

3 stops22h 40m

$1,985

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

21:10-04:30

Nonstop14h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sat 21/11

21:45-18:35

Nonstop13h 50m

$2,061

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

10:50-00:50

1 stop21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/11

02:00-22:30

Nonstop13h 30m

$2,068

SydneyDubai

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - DXB Dubai Intl

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

21:10-04:30

Nonstop14h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/11

10:15-07:35

1 stop38h 20m

$2,068

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Best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the United Arab Emirates

How long is the flight to United Arab Emirates?

On average, a flight from Sydney to United Arab Emirates takes 26 hours 41 minutes. Flights to United Arab Emirates from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From $1,250
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,259
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,504
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $902

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are Cebu Pacific, Sichuan Airlines and Hainan Airlines.

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in United Arab Emirates by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates?

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to United Arab Emirates. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to United Arab Emirates?

Users looking for the lowest fares to United Arab Emirates should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

The most popular places in United Arab Emirates to fly to are Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andEtihad Airways to the United Arab Emirates by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,098 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
240 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,661 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to United Arab Emirates

  • Can I find cheaper flights to United Arab Emirates if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to United Arab Emirates?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scoot is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to United Arab Emirates.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates?

    Dubai Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Dubai Intl typically cost $130, while return flights cost around $299.

  • How much is a return flight to United Arab Emirates?

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around $441, however they can be found for as little as $383.

  • Where does the fastest flight to United Arab Emirates depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Dubai Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Dubai Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Dubai Intl?

    Yes. Dubai Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleep 'n Fly Sleep Lounge, B-Gates Termi is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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