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

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 4:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:00 am.

The flight takes about 7h 05m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai takes 7h 05m, covering 8,801 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai range from C$ 930 to C$ 1,235, with an average of C$ 1,035 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 930 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 1,035. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 589 round-trip via Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP), compared to C$ 1,054 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 C$ 11–C$ 11 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.

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 C$ 340, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• Alamo
• AMEX
• 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

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 C$ 993 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,122, a difference of C$ 129. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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