Cheap Flights to Dubai

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	RM 2,269	Average for round-trip flights in November 2020
Round-trip from	RM 1,754	From Kuala Lumpur to Dubai
One-way from	RM 1,733	One-way flight from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Cheapest prices for Dubai flights by month

January

RM 2,122

February

RM 1,854

March

RM 1,776

April

RM 1,938

May

RM 2,093

June

RM 1,918

July

RM 2,133

August

RM 2,017

September

RM 1,836

October

RM 1,899

November

RM 2,068

December

RM 2,514

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Dubai is March. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Dubai?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

MY1 - DXB Price	RM 1,776 - RM 2,833
DXB Temperature	24 - 41 °C
DXB Rainfall	0 - 8 mm

Flying to Dubai in March is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. July tends to be the warmest period in Dubai so if you are looking for sun or warmer climates then look to fly around this time. January is the wettest if you need to factor this in to your plans.

When is the best time to book a flight to Dubai?

The best time to book flights to Dubai is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Dubai?

Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Dubai. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Dubai?

Dubai flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight at midday will likely mean higher prices.

Often nicknamed the “Vegas of the Middle East”, Dubai is much more than a town filled with tacky hotels and flashing lights. Yes everything is here is larger than life and it’s true that some of its shopping malls verge on being slightly ostentatious. But if you look beyond its shiny exterior you’ll discover a tiny emirate that has everything you could ask for in a holiday. Miles of white sandy beaches provide great spots for a barbeque or for simply relaxing beneath a palm tree, while adrenaline-seekers can go para-sailing or jet skiing instead. And since most travellers taking flights to Dubai merely use it as a hub to stopover on route to Asia why not stay a few days – or a week – and explore all that this desert city has to offer.

Dubai’s shopping malls and souks surmount any in the region and are usually the first stop for travellers coming off their flights to Dubai. The Mall of the Emirates is the largest and has an indoor ski slope, the first of its kind in the Middle East; while Deira’s Gold Souq has an extensive selection of Indian and Arabian gold.

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Dubai climate

Dubai is scorching hot and sunny, as you would expect from the desert. Summer days average 11 hours of sunshine a day with temperatures more than 37 degrees (Celsius). On the hottest days the temperature can reach 49 degrees. Evening temperatures drop to the 20s, but the humidity rises to an uncomfortable level.Between December and March, daytime temperatures range from the upper 20s to upper 30s, with evenings cooling down to the teens. Rainfall is limited, but what Dubai does get falls mostly from January to March.

Getting around Dubai

Tourists usually choose to make their way through Dubai by taxi. The privately owned taxis are the only ones allowed at the airport and are not metered, so you will have to agree on a fare before departing. Metered taxis can be found everywhere else and will be beige-coloured with uniformed drivers. You can also get around by bus or the new metro system. Buses crisscross the city and routes are easy to decipher. Routes are printed in both Arabic and English and discounted tickets offer unlimited travel on one or both sides of Dubai Creek. Walking is the best way to see the older parts of Dubai, where you can visit the souqs and museums.

If you need to cross the Creek, abras (water taxis) are convenient and provide a nice view of the waterfront. Pay your fare once you’re afloat.