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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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15 Feb — 22 Feb1
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Flights to United Arab Emirates in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

$1,566

One-way from

$542

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,923

Good round-trip deal

$1,676 or less

Good one-way deal

$750 or less
31/1-6/2
  • 31/1-6/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Sydney to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 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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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to United Arab Emirates.
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Browse one-way and return flights deals to the United Arab Emirates on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 16 January 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 16 January 2026.

Sun 25/120:05
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/214:20
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,560
Sat 31/121:45
SYD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/209:55
AUH
-
SYD
Nonstop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,562
Sat 24/120:05
SYD
-
AUH
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/214:20
AUH
-
SYD
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,563
Sat 31/120:05
SYD
-
DXB
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/204:00
DXB
-
SYD
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,566
Fri 20/311:35
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop37h 50m
Philippine Airlines
Sat 28/320:10
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop29h 50m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,569
Sat 31/120:40
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop33h 35m
Air China
Mon 2/201:15
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop31h 15m
Air China
Deal found 15/1$1,572

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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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

21:45-05:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 7/2

09:55-06:35

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,562

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

11:00-18:55

1 stop37h 55m

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

20:30-12:35

2 stops58h 05m

$1,581

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

12:45-20:10

2 stops62h 25m

Dubai Intl

Wed 11/2

11:20-10:45

2 stops40h 25m

$1,692

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/1

22:15-10:00

2 stops42h 45m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/2

22:20-10:45

2 stops29h 25m

$1,744

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

16:35-23:50

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/2

13:50-08:05

3 stops35h 15m

$1,766

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

12:45-10:00

2 stops52h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/2

11:20-09:55

2 stops39h 35m

$1,799

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

15:50-20:55

1 stop36h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

11:55-22:30

2 stops27h 35m

$1,810

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

16:15-20:55

2 stops35h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/2

23:30-11:00

2 stops28h 30m

$1,817

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

15:50-03:50

1 stop19h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 22/2

22:50-06:10

2 stops24h 20m

$1,823

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/1

16:35-23:50

Nonstop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 3/2

13:10-18:50

2 stops22h 40m

$1,841

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Best time to book a flight to United Arab Emirates

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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 (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 $1,153
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,289
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,267
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $924

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 16 January 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 16 January 2026.
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
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Eastern
7.2
Good
189 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 $57, while return flights cost around $97.

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

    A return flight to United Arab Emirates will typically cost around $390, however they can be found for as little as $197.

  • 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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