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— DXB
24 Apr — 1 May1
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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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Cheapest flights to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2026.

Sun 3/511:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 10/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3$1,030
Mon 11/520:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/3$1,032
Sat 2/511:00
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop39h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 16/523:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop31h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/3$1,035
Tue 12/511:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/3$1,037
Sun 14/620:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 16/920:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3$1,041
Fri 1/510:05
SYD
-
AUH
2 stops40h 25m
China Eastern
Thu 14/523:20
AUH
-
SYD
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3$1,041

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Find the latest flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2026.

Return from

$1,030

One-way from

$602

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,722

Good round-trip deal

$1,626 or less

Good one-way deal

$771 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Sydney to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Arab Emirates.
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Locate flights to United Arab Emirates that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

10:00-19:00

3 stops39h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

20:30-12:35

1 stop34h 05m

$1,222

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

10:00-20:30

3 stops64h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 14/5

23:20-09:00

1 stop27h 40m

$1,295

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

20:20-20:20

1 stop30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

22:20-14:15

1 stop33h 55m

$1,368

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/6

11:00-00:40

2 stops67h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 22/6

21:10-12:35

2 stops33h 25m

$1,440

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

20:30-00:25

2 stops57h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 15/5

20:50-12:35

2 stops33h 45m

$1,636
Fastest return journey

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

15:40-00:05

Nonstop14h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/6

21:05-16:50

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,706

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

14:35-18:55

2 stops34h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

20:40-09:40

2 stops31h 00m

$1,738

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

10:05-20:30

3 stops64h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 10/6

23:20-12:35

1 stop31h 15m

$1,814

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

09:15-09:50

2 stops30h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

17:10-20:30

2 stops21h 20m

$1,896

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

10:00-15:40

2 stops35h 40m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/6

11:00-20:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,923

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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 20 hours 35 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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2025.

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 Friday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from Sydney to United Arab Emirates are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 $1,107
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,490
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,247
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $890

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

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

Rainfall in United Arab Emirates by month

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to United Arab Emirates by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

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

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to United Arab Emirates in the last few years. This data was updated on 25 March 2026.
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 insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 25 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern 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
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,010 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
China Eastern
7.2
Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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, Cathay Pacific 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?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in United Arab Emirates. One-way flights to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl typically cost $105, while return flights cost around $223.

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

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around $615, however they can be found for as little as $354.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to United Arab Emirates, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 10 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. Homestay - Villa room in Dubai-private is the closest property to Dubai Intl (0.0 km away from Dubai Intl).

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