Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): what you need to know
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai four hours ahead of London.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to DWC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to check out a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stop between LGW and DWC.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport flight is $313. A return fare is currently $713. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to DWC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the flights that depart from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to central Dubai
From Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Dubai in May.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to DWC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
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