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

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 16:38
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 06:53.

The flight takes about 6h 58m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai takes 6h 58m, 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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai range from £493 to £641, with an average of £549 over the past 12 months. Anything below £493 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the £549 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £380 return via Larnaca (LCA), compared with £557 for direct.

Emirates is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Dubai flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £282, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Antalya (AYT) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £527 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £583, a difference of £56.

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

Only Emirates operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Dubai.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 51m, compared to 10h 01m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 37m via Istanbul (IST).

Dubai is 4 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Gulf Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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.

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

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

Gatwick is home to the UK's first sensory room. This is a space designed with a calming atmosphere where passengers with disabilities like cognitive impairment, autism or dementia can benefit from a safe and distraction-free place when in unfamiliar surroundings. It is located in North Terminal and is wheelchair accessible. London Gatwick also has kid-friendly areas for those travelling with small children. You'll find a free separate and secure area for the kids to play and interact with fun educational elements.

London Gatwick caters for a multitude of disabilities, from children with ADHD to those who have a general fear of flying. The airport is wheelchair accessible. Travellers with hidden disabilities can request personal chaperoning, which should be booked 24h in advance. Alternatively, you can collect a hidden disability lanyard from the assistance desk at the entrance of the terminal, which will indicate you may need extra assistance or consideration.

World-class airport facilities include free wi-fi throughout the airport, a business centre with meeting rooms, photocopying and fax machines, lamination and binding, conference areas and a secretarial service. There are also banking outlets that offer currency exchange and baby-care rooms with changing and feeding stations. In Terminals 1 and 3, you'll find a luggage storage service. In all terminals, you'll be able to make use of the prayer rooms and have access to smoking lounges.

If you are staying in Dubai for a short time before heading to your next destination, it might be more convenient to book a hotel located at the airport. Dubai International Hotel is located at Terminal 3 and is rated a five-star hotel. If you need to catch up on a few hours' rest before your next meeting in the city, you can make use of the sleep pods or cabins located in Terminal 3.