Travelling from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Dubai: what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is one hour ahead of Arusha, where Arusha Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to catch your ARK to Dubai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Stopovers offer the perfect opportunity to discover a new place or just have a break during your journey. When looking for a plane ticket from ARK to Dubai, deselect 'Direct flights only' to browse all potential stops. Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) is a popular stop on this route.
Central Arusha to ARK is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Have an early flight from Arusha Airport to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near ARK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Dubai
ر.ق. 3,006 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Arusha Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,536. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from ARK to Dubai, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Arusha Airport to Dubai is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across every month and land a fantastic deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an even better deal on cheap flights from ARK to Dubai.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Arusha Airport to Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to the centre of Dubai takes around 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Arusha Airport to Dubai, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near DXB:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and discover Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ARK to Dubai.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is located around 56 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). After your flight from Arusha Airport to Dubai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near DWC. Kick back and get cosy after your ARK to Dubai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive or Golden Key Car Hire and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DWC can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Dubai
Travel to Dubai during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Arusha Airport to Dubai in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your Arusha Airport to Dubai flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ARK to Dubai in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Arusha Airport to Dubai:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are must-do's during your Dubai adventure.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dubai. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United Arab Emirates, head for Khawr Fakkān, about 113 kilometres east of Dubai. Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park are key highlights.
