Emirates
Terminal 3
- DubaiThrough the winter
Flights to the United Arab Emirates from the UK
Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm UK
7 to 8 hours
Typical direct flight time from London, each way
Visa on arrival
Free on a British citizen passport, for up to 90 days in a 180 day period
Before you flyYou can fly direct to the United Arab Emirates from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester and Edinburgh. Emirates flies to Dubai and Etihad to Abu Dhabi, and British Airways is due to restart its Heathrow flights to Dubai. From London, the flight takes about 7 to 8 hours each way.
Direct flights from UK airports
Direct flights from the UK’s main airports, with the airline, the terminal and when each one runs.
From Heathrow3 airlines, 2 places
British Airways
Terminal 5
- DubaiDue to restart, we confirm dates
Etihad Airways
Terminal 4
- Abu DhabiThrough the winter
From Gatwick1 airline, 1 place
Emirates
North Terminal
- DubaiSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Stansted1 airline, 1 place
Emirates
- DubaiSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Manchester2 airlines, 2 places
Emirates
Terminal 2
- DubaiSummer, winter to be confirmed
Etihad Airways
Terminal 2
- Abu DhabiSummer, winter to be confirmed
From Edinburgh1 airline, 1 place
Emirates
- DubaiSummer, winter to be confirmed
Other UK airports
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Flight details checked October 2026. Some routes stop or run less often in winter, and we confirm the airline, days and terminal when we quote.
Places in the UAE
Flight details checked October 2026.
Dubai
DirectDirect with Emirates from Heathrow Terminal 3, Gatwick North Terminal, Stansted, Manchester Terminal 2 and Edinburgh. British Airways is due to restart its Heathrow flights, and we confirm the dates when we quote.
London to Dubai flightsAbu Dhabi
DirectDirect with Etihad from Heathrow Terminal 4 and Manchester Terminal 2.
London to Abu Dhabi flightsFor anywhere else in the UAE, call us and we will price the flights for your dates.
Direct or with one stop
Flight details checked October 2026.
Direct
Emirates and Etihad fly direct, with no change of plane.
With one stop
If there is no direct flight from your UK airport, we can price flights that change planes on the way, which take longer.
Tell us your dates and we will price both, so you can weigh the fare against the time.
Before you fly
Visa
On a British citizen passport you get a free visitor visa when you arrive, for up to 90 days in a 180 day period, and you do not need to apply before you travel.
Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the day you arrive. If you are only changing planes and do not go through immigration, it must be valid for at least 3 months.
Regional tensions
The FCDO says the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July 2026, Iran has carried out strikes and retaliatory attacks in a number of places across the region, against US military and civilian infrastructure, and there is a risk of more attacks and unforeseen escalation. Before the ceasefire, Iran said it would target places linked to the US and Israel, including businesses and institutions. British nationals in the region should be prepared for possible flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and potential travel disruption. The FCDO’s warnings for the UAE have the full notice.
Terrorism
The FCDO says terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in the UAE, and that no travel can be guaranteed safe.
Travel advice
Read the FCDO travel advice for the UAE before you book. The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to the UAE. The advice changes, so read it again before you fly.
How we help
Tell us whether you are going to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, and the UK airport that suits you.
020 7993 8474Call our team on 020 7993 8474, Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm UK, and we will price the flights for your dates from the UK airport that suits you, then book and ticket the one you choose. We tell you what the fare includes, such as bags, and confirm the total with you before we book.
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UAE questions
Flight details checked October 2026.
For anything else, call us on 020 7993 8474, Mon to Sat, 8am to 8pm UK.
Do I need a visa for Dubai as a British citizen?
Not before you go. On a British citizen passport you get a free visitor visa when you arrive, for up to 90 days in a 180 day period. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive.
Is it safe to fly to Dubai right now?
The FCDO warns of strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran across the region since 8 July 2026, a risk of more attacks and escalation, and possible flight cancellations and airspace closures. It also says terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in the UAE, and no travel can be guaranteed safe. Read its advice before you fly.
Can I fly direct to Dubai from Edinburgh?
Yes. Emirates flies direct from Edinburgh to Dubai.
Can I fly direct to Abu Dhabi from Manchester?
Yes. Etihad flies direct from Manchester Terminal 2 to Abu Dhabi, and from Heathrow Terminal 4.
How long is the flight to Dubai from the UK?
About 7 to 8 hours each way from London.
Which terminal does Emirates use?
Terminal 3 at Heathrow, the North Terminal at Gatwick and Terminal 2 at Manchester. Etihad uses Terminal 4 at Heathrow and Terminal 2 at Manchester.