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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Emirates operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dubai.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $416 round-trip via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared to $745 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $8–$8 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London Gatwick Airport to Dubai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $702 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $793, a difference of $91. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Dubai route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Palm Jumeirah. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 4:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:03 am.

The flight takes about 7h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $732. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai takes 7h 08m, covering 3,398 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Emirates is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 57m, compared with 10h 17m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 10h 52m via Istanbul (IST).

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Gulf Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai range from $658 to $873, with an average of $732 over the past 12 months. Anything below $658 counts as a good deal.