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Cheapest return flight
£771
Typical prices: £994-£1,269
Air India
Sun 18/11Sun 25/11
ADL - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£1,260
Typical prices: £1,099-£1,359
Emirates
Sun 18/11Sat 24/11
ADL - DXB • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 13h 10m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 34% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £843 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Dubai (ADL-DXB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Adelaide to Dubai

Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
Air India Logo
16:50 - 12:45ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
26h 25m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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13:45 - 22:15DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
50h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Melbourne
£771Air India
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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16:50 - 19:00ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
32h 40m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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13:10 - 08:00DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
36h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Melbourne
£774Air India
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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18:50 - 19:00ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
30h 40m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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01:55 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
29h 30m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi Melbourne
£865Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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19:45 - 22:05ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
32h 50m2 stops Melbourne New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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21:20 - 09:55DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
30h 05m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun
£877Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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06:25 - 09:20ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
33h 25m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Bengaluru Intl
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20:55 - 06:15DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
26h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
£888IndiGo
Tue, 17 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:25 - 03:35ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
27h 40m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Singapore Changi Manama Bahrain Intl
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21:20 - 15:20DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
35h 30m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Singapore Changi Melbourne
£903Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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06:25 - 03:35ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
27h 40m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Singapore Changi Manama Bahrain Intl
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01:55 - 13:55DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
29h 30m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi Melbourne
£935Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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06:25 - 17:20ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
41h 25m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Chennai Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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20:55 - 06:15DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
26h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
£948IndiGo
Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
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18:50 - 09:20ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
45h 00m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Bengaluru Intl
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12:15 - 17:40DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
46h 55m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
£953IndiGo
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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06:25 - 09:20ADL  Adelaide-DXB Dubai Intl
33h 25m2 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Bengaluru Intl
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11:25 - 17:40DXB  Dubai Intl-ADL Adelaide
47h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
£957IndiGo
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Adelaide to Dubai flights

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How much is a return flight from Adelaide to Dubai?

Return flights from Adelaide to Dubai typically range from £994 to £1,269. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £771 on Air India.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Dubai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Adelaide to Dubai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to Dubai at £966 return.
•December (£1,359) and September (£1,147) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Adelaide to Dubai the cheapest?

Flights from Adelaide to Dubai are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Adelaide to Dubai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Duncan Madden

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Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for Adelaide to Dubai flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

£504
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 134% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Adelaide to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Adelaide to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Adelaide to Dubai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Adelaide to Dubai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Adelaide to Dubai:

    • Earliest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 11:45
    • Latest: departs at 22:40 and lands at 11:50.

    The flight takes about 13h 10m.

  • How long is a flight from Adelaide to Dubai?

    A direct flight from Adelaide to Dubai takes 13h 10m, covering 6,834 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Adelaide to Dubai?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Adelaide to Dubai flight?

    Return flights from Adelaide to Dubai range from £994 to £1,269, with an average of £1,136 over the past 12 months. Anything below £994 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Adelaide to Dubai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £1,136 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Adelaide to Dubai?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £843 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with £1,184 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Emirates is the only airline operating Adelaide to Dubai flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Adelaide to Dubai?

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Adelaide to Dubai spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Adelaide to Dubai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Adelaide to Dubai changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £771 to £6,497. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Adelaide to Dubai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Adelaide to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £741, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autostrad Rent A Car
    • AMEX
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Flights from Adelaide to Dubai usually depart from Adelaide (ADL) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Adelaide to Dubai?

    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 Adelaide to Dubai route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Adelaide to Dubai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Adelaide to Dubai most commonly connect through:

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 50% of one-stop connections
    • Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Adelaide to Dubai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £1,025 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,195, a difference of £169.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Adelaide and Dubai.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Adelaide to Dubai?

    Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 15m, compared to 20h 12m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 20h 19m via Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS).

  • What is the time difference between Adelaide and Dubai?

    Dubai is 6 hours behind Adelaide (Gulf Time vs Central Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dubai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Adelaide to Dubai flights?

    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
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Your guide to booking Adelaide to Dubai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average £1,025, about £169 less than Friday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Adelaide to Dubai trip for June. Fares historically average £966 return in that month – typically £393 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £843 return on this route – about £340 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dubai Intl Airport.

    • Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
    • Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
    • Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai

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