How to find cheap flights to United Arab Emirates
Get a better price on a flight to United Arab Emirates by taking off from Sydney, often the most budget-friendly departure option.
Get even better value by flying into Dubai.
Try to keep October free. It's generally the cheapest time to visit United Arab Emirates.
You'll find one-way flights there from $470. The lowest price for a return ticket is $996.
Up for landing wherever the fare is lowest? Find the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'United Arab Emirates' in the 'To' field.
Alternatively, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search if you know where you're travelling to. This will give you flight prices for any nearby arrival airports so you can easily find the best deal.
Take the guesswork out of timing by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an automatic notification whenever the price drops on your route.
Book in advance. You're more likely to find a bargain and a better range of flight options.
The best time to go to United Arab Emirates
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
Plan your visit for January if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in December if you want a more laid-back vibe. This is the quietest time of year and also when plane tickets to United Arab Emirates tend to be more affordable.
The weather can change the feel of your trip, so travel when the forecast suits your plans. Maximum temperatures average 41ºC (106ºF) in July, making it one of the warmest months in United Arab Emirates.
January brings cooler conditions, with lows averaging 16ºC (61ºF).
May tends to be the driest month, while January has the most rain.
Depending on when and where you go, also factor in weather risks like periods of extreme heat and peak dust-storm months.
Getting to United Arab Emirates
You'll have plenty of arrival options when it's time to book flights to United Arab Emirates. Among the busiest airports are:
Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah
Here's a summary of the airlines flying into this destination most often, alongside rough monthly flight figures:
Emirates — 8,200
Flydubai — 5,700
Etihad Airways — 5,600
Many flights to United Arab Emirates pass through hubs like Istanbul, New Delhi and Hyderabad. Any layovers you have will depend on where you take off from and the airline.
Places to visit in United Arab Emirates
Dubai
This city with a population of roughly 3.1 million belongs at the top of the list of must-visit places.
Classic stops include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and The Dubai Mall Heart.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals to United Arab Emirates touching down at Dubai's main airport, Dubai International Airport (DXB). Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) gives you more flights to compare.
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Browse the full lineup of hotels in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi
This city of around 1.6 million serves up its own blend of energy, character and culture.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Mosque are an ideal introduction to the highlights.
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the city's main airport.
The same magic that drives our flight search can also help you find the most competitive room rates around. Use it to compare prices and availability across hotels in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah
Home to about 1.9 million people, this city comfortably sits among the most interesting places to visit in United Arab Emirates.
Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation are well-known attractions to cross off while you're here.
You can arrive in the city through its main airport, Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
Whether you want something pared-back or packed with character, hotels in Sharjah offer options for every kind of trip.
Good to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so always check ahead. Official embassy sites and airlines will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or other documents you may need.
Arabic is the language you'll hear most people speak in United Arab Emirates.
You'll be using the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) for day-to-day purchases.
ATMs (automatic teller machines) are common across cities big and small, so finding one is unlikely to be an issue.
Wi-Fi coverage is high throughout hotels, cafes and other major areas, so you won't have an issue staying connected while you travel.
United Arab Emirates has a population of about 11 million. The capital city is Abu Dhabi.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+4.
United Arab Emirates sits in Asia within the Western Asia subregion.
UAE National Day, Sheikh Zayed Festival and the Dubai Shopping Festival are among the biggest events here. Consider booking your flight to United Arab Emirates around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
A cheap ticket to United Arab Emirates will get you there. The next move is booking your stay. Discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in United Arab Emirates. For the freedom to get around on your own terms, also check out the range of car hire options in United Arab Emirates.
