Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Dubai: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai is 12 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is six hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide, where Adelaide Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Dubai Airport (DXB). There are seven services every week between these two airports. Emirates offers a 21:50 departure between ADL and DXB.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ADL to Dubai flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Begin your journey at ADL and travel straight to Dubai Airport (DXB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Adelaide Airport to Dubai tickets.
Get on board with Emirates. This well-known carrier offers direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Dubai.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ADL to Dubai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Perth Airport (PER)
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near ADL? If you're boarding an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of all flights departing from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Dubai
$594 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Dubai flight. A return flight ticket starts from $1,120. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from ADL to Dubai, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Adelaide Airport to Dubai tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to DXB if you have a late flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from ADL to Dubai can help you get the lowest rate.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near DWC. Kick back and get cosy after your ADL to Dubai flight at any of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive or Golden Key Car Hire and be off and running.
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from DWC three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are often higher and major attractions can get busy. Visit Dubai in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in an Adelaide Airport to Dubai flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ADL to Dubai in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Dubai:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are essential stops on your Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, a trip to Abu Dhabi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United Arab Emirates, consider Khawr Fakkān, roughly 113 kilometres east of Dubai. Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park are key highlights.