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Cheapest round-trip
$377
Typical prices: $528-$1,058
Ajet
Mon 9/7Tue 9/15
ZRH - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$746
Typical prices: $1,074-$1,727
SWISS
Mon 12/7Mon 12/21
ZRH - DXB • Non-stop
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Emirates Economy adds 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens on Zurich-Dubai.
At Zurich Airport, security is efficient; keep liquids in a clear bag.
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Cheap Flights from Zurich to Dubai (ZRH-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Zurich 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Zurich to Dubai

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:30 am - 2:00 am
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DXB
12h 30m
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3:00 am - 10:35 am
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ZRH
9h 35m
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$377Ajet
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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11:40 am - 2:00 am
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DXB
12h 20m
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3:00 am - 8:45 am
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ZRH
31h 45m
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$389Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:40 am - 2:00 am
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12h 20m
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3:00 am - 10:35 am
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9h 35m
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$393Ajet
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
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11:40 am - 2:00 am
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12h 20m
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4:35 am - 1:00 pm
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11h 25m
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$394Ajet
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
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8:45 pm - 3:15 am
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DXB
28h 30m
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4:25 am - 7:45 pm
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17h 20m
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$399Pegasus Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
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11:40 am - 2:00 am
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12h 20m
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9:50 pm - 2:30 pm
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18h 40m
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$402Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:40 am - 2:00 am
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12h 20m
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$407Ajet
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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14h 10m
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$436Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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$438SAUDIA
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Zurich to Dubai flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Zurich to Dubai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Zurich to Dubai departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Dubai from Zurich usually cost between $578 and $1,034 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $377 on Ajet (Sep 7-Sep 15).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Zurich to Dubai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Zurich to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Zurich to Dubai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Dubai back to Zurich, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Zurich 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 Zurich to Dubai is June, where tickets cost $511 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,182 and $939 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Zurich 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 $1,038, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich to Dubai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Zurich to Dubai

 
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Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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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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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Zurich to Dubai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Zurich to Dubai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Zurich to Dubai was $162 for a one-way ticket and $377 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Zurich to Dubai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Zurich to Dubai?

    Zurich and Dubai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Zurich from Zurich and will be arriving at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Zurich to Dubai?

    SWISS, ANA, flydubai, Emirates, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Zurich to Dubai flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Zurich to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Zurich to Dubai?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Zurich and Dubai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Zurich to Dubai, Emirates or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Zurich to Dubai are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,202 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $841 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Zurich 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 Zurich to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich with another airline. Booking your flights between Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Zurich to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $988 or less one-way and $893 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Zurich to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Zurich to Dubai Intl.
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Direct departures

Zurich to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Emirates

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Dubai Intl to Zurich

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Zurich to Dubai

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3634 reviews
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7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Due to delayed flight we missed our connection flight to Amsterdam. Though Emirates have rebooked in next day's morning flight, to get the hotel voucher etc could have been improved. We have waited for nearly 2 hours to get the hotel arrangements. Even some Emirates officials were asking why hotel voucher was not provided at the embarking point. However the hotel and food was excellent.Due to lot of flight disruptions huge crowds were present in front of Dubai connect as everybody was asked to contact Dubai connect office. Some better arrangments are to be thought of

10.0 ExcellentMuralidharan, Jul 2026
COK - DXB
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Due to delayed flight we missed our connection flight to Amsterdam. Though Emirates have rebooked in next day's morning flight, to get the hotel voucher etc could have been improved. We have waited for nearly 2 hours to get the hotel arrangements. Even some Emirates officials were asking why hotel voucher was not provided at the embarking point. However the hotel and food was excellent.Due to lot of flight disruptions huge crowds were present in front of Dubai connect as everybody was asked to contact Dubai connect office. Some better arrangments are to be thought of

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

Emirates has a professional approach to assisting passengers. Staff are helpful and friendly. On our trip from Warsaw to Dubai one air hostessstands out. Nourchen went out of her way to make is feel special. She took a picture of us and gave it to us in a card with a personal message. A highlight of our trip.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

Old flight not worth in economy. Even food was terrible

It took almost 4 hours to collect the luggage from the belt in Lagos. Really pathetic. Flight attendents from Dubai to Lagos were very busy and were not responding at all.

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

Much better this time than our previous. We had Been thinking we wouldn’t fly with emirates again. I have a wheat allergy so request a gluten free meal. The meals provided in the past have been mostly inedible. So dry and hard and tasteless. I see what my husband gets given with a packed tray with treats and mine is uninviting and awful. I actually was hangry with little food and not able to eat and enjoy what was given to me 😡 This last flight was an improvement. The first meal was edible tho no treats, why can’t a chocolate be given like on the regular trays. I realise you are trying to make the gluten free a dairy free and probably vegetarian one at the same time to save you dollars tho it’s shocking to receive. The snack sandwich given was much better and edible, not hard and dry as previous trips. The final meal received, Breakfast had more variety and treats on it, thank you for that. At last.!!

I have no Comment. Super clean, Fantastic Crew, Food was delicious. Also wanted to add the Zurich Airport. Super nice people everything is in order super clean.

I like it very much it was a good experience with an excellent service

The crew and service was excellent. The food and entertainment were very good but not excellent.

On time arrivals and departure, good in flight entertainment, courteous flight attendants, decent meals, reasonable seat space

Close was excellent. Comfort was very good. The food was marginal.

Didn't make the connection as my primary flight was 3 hrs late, I had to basically beg to be put on a different airline to continue my trip otherwise I would have been sitting on the airport for 8 hrs

Best service we’ve ever experienced! Special thanks to the crew member who took care of us throughout the journey. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We love Swiss Air!

The boarding of this flight was total chaos. For some reason, all passengers had to stand in a lengthy line at the gate to have our passports checked for the FOURTH time. No reason was offered for the necessity of the fourth re-check, and when we got to the end of the line, the check was perfunctory. There was little to no crowd control at the gate and in some cases, tempers were flaring. On the other hand, once we got on board, everything about this flight from start to finish, especially the quality of the food and the service, was probably the best I have ever experienced..

Boarding was very chaotic, we had to stand in two different lines that were not clearly marked, and the announcements were not understandable from the microphones, and we speak both German and English. We paid Kayak $120+ for seat assignments when we purchased our tickets but when we printed our boarding passes, suddenly we had been changed to 16 rows further back than our assigned seats we paid for. The seats we were assigned to on our boarding passes had no usable overhead bins and so we had to sit with our carry on backpacks underneath our feet in an already crowded space. One video/entertainment screen kept crashing and thus was useless for viewing anything. It was not an enjoyable flight.

No choice of food was given, and I was served leftovers, so they were returned back. the crew is unfriendly and harsh. Need to be trained on communication.

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

Did not find the wheelchair that supposed to assist and went to a long queue for transit security chk which was very slow and boarding desk wanted to close counter although that they knew that I am minutes away because of their mistake of not providing the wheelchair.

Food could have been better especially the breakfast. Overall it was a good flight

No bording was given for next trip on same carrier, food was very moderate.

Cancelled with no notification and no assistance from ground staff re options or rebooking, where to stay or how we could get home to LHR.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

Overall great airline that still provides two suitcases, has a huge hub and crew goes above and beyond to assist you. Boarding took a lot of time as there were only 2 people checking in. Also, in Istanbul, taxing took almost 30 min.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The boarding was confusing everyone asking each other the same question is this going to Dxb? The seat was awful felt like your sitting on a bench. I would not recommend it to anyone.

The internet was not working during the 10 hour. This situation was known by the cabin crew before the flight. If so, information should be given to passangers. Some people should work during the flight.

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

The cabin crew was excellent. They were fully staffed and very helpful. The food on the fight was quite good for surpassing my expectations of “airline food“

Horrible. I was on flight AZ620 from Rome to LA. I paid over $4k for my business class seat and had a horrible experience. The WiFi was not connected for the entire flight and instead of being transparent with the passengers, the staff passed out WiFi vouchers and failed to let us know that the Wifi did not and would not work for the entire flight. Much worse is the terrible treatment from the manager of the flight attendant staff. I got up from my business class seat to use the restroom meant for this section. The flight attendant manager (I didn't catch her name but later learned she was the manager from another employee) started yelling at me that I couldn't use the restroom. I thought maybe it was busy. Then another flight attendant came to my seat and said that her manager thinks I'm not in business class, but I should let her know I am so I can use the restroom. I stood up again and before I reached the restroom, the manager was already yelling at me again to use the restroom in the back! She was judging me based solely on my appearance and assumed I wasn't business class. I had to interrupt her constant yelling to tell her "I am business class." She was racist and rude. I travel constantly for work, but moving forward I am never going to spend my money on an ITA airway flight again. Thanks to this manager, you lost a customer.

I guess that was fine with ITA but the Rome airport is so difficult to navigate with so many checkpoints getting new tickets from what was originally given to me

Overbooked. They left a lot of passengers on the ground

The toilets are very small for a long trip like this. There is no space whatsoever. Totally unusable,

Poor. The airlines left my luggage in Miami. It took 2 1/2 days to get my luggage at my destination. I was forced to buy clothes and daily items for days. There was little concern to get my bag to me which highly impacted my trip. Seats were cramped as well. Would not recommend this airline to anyone.

The company tries shamelessly to squeeze every dollar)Euro out of its passengers. During the check-in the force you to go through the seat selection, you can skip it. They will assign you the worst seat available, then show you the other available seats on the map, for a fee. But they won't show you the fee until you click on it. And once you do click, there's no way to unselect it!! You will get stuck and forced to pay for that seat. Cheaters!!

Flight was cancelled and other being told it was cancelled there has been no other contact.

Seating comfort was below par for international business class. Had difficulty adjusting seat to sleeping position with adequate leg room. Very cramped. Also the steak entree, for the expensive fare, was very disappointing. Check-in was crowded, time consuming and a bit chaotic with no separate ingress for business class.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

The flight was smooth, our premier economy seats were comfortable, the flight crew were especially fine - attentive, cheerful. The food, however was AWFUL. I advise bringing your own on board.

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