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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Edinburgh to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Dubai

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Dubai

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Dubai.
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Expert advice for your flight from Edinburgh to Dubai

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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EDI

Check security wait times on the airport website to avoid delays. Fast-track options are available for purchase or with business class tickets.

Read more about EDIby John Walton
DXB

Use the metro for a quick, affordable ride to Dubai's city center. Purchase tickets at the station or get a Nol card for convenience.

Read more about DXBby Jessica Macdonald
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John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Edinburgh to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Edinburgh to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Dubai is September, where tickets cost $673 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,056 and $813 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Edinburgh to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,732, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Edinburgh to Dubai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonNovember
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Edinburgh to Dubai

  • Is there a direct flight between Edinburgh Airport and Dubai Airport?

    Unfortunately, you cannot fly directly between Edinburgh and Dubai; however, you can take one of many indirect flights that require transfers on the way. You could, for example, take a flight with Qatar Airways, which requires one transfer at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Alternatively, you could opt for a flight with KLM, which changes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

  • Is there a Fast-Track Service at Edinburgh Airport?

    Yes, at Edinburgh Airport you can avoid long queues by taking advantage of Express Lane. This must be booked at least 24h in advance, with it costing about £3 per person. You must turn up during the time slot you are provided with and scan your QR code for access. This is a great way to get your trip off to a flying start, especially during peak travel times.

  • Can I stay at a hotel at Edinburgh Airport?

    Yes, should you want to stay at an Edinburgh Airport hotel the night before your flight, there are plenty you can choose from. You could opt for the Holiday Inn Express, for example, as it is very close to the airport terminal so you won’t have to walk far in the morning. This can be a great option for those that have early flights to catch.

  • How do I get from Dubai Airport to the centre of the city?

    Once you have landed at Dubai Airport, it’s easy to get to the city centre. One popular choice is to get the Dubai Metro as this only costs about 4 Dhs (£0.80) and takes approximately 25min to arrive. Alternatively, you can catch a bus, which costs around the same amount as the Metro but takes a bit longer at around 1h 15min.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Edinburgh and Dubai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Dubai from Edinburgh.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Edinburgh to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Edinburgh and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    There are nonstop flights from Edinburgh to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Edinburgh to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Edinburgh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline. Booking your flights between Edinburgh and DXB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Edinburgh to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Edinburgh to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $843 or less one-way and $1,003 or less round-trip.
  • It’s easy to get to Edinburgh Airport from the city centre, which makes it very convenient to depart from. You can hop on the Airlink bus (Service 100), which takes you to the terminal building. If you’re travelling by car, then you can reach the airport via the M8 or A720.
  • Once you’ve landed at Dubai International Airport, it’s easy to get to the city centre. However, you can also explore other parts of the country too. With Fujairah and Ras Al-Khaimah, both about a 1h 10min drive from the airport, it’s easy to continue your journey upon landing.
  • At Edinburgh Airport, you can take advantage of the lounge facilities before you fly, making it a great airport to leave from. For about £25 per person, the Aspire Lounge provides you with free food, refreshments, and Wi-Fi.
  • Before taking off at Edinburgh Airport, why not exchange your pounds for dirhams so you’re all set for your trip. With an International Currency Exchange Bureau situated in the Departures Lounge, you’ll find it easy to make sure you’re all set for your trip to Dubai.
  • If you don’t have time to change your money in Edinburgh, then you can also do so once you land at Dubai Airport. With several exchange bureaus at the airport, including a Travelex, it won’t take you long to get your UAE dirhams.

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Dubai?

Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Friday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Friday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Saturday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Emirates, Qantas Airways

Emirates, Qantas Airways

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Top airline flying from Edinburgh to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Edinburgh to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

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