Flying from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): What you need to know
Choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Explore your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport is located in Dubai. The city runs on the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to DWC. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to DWC departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport with a stop at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). A main stopover between London Gatwick Airport and DWC, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Searching for a flight ticket from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times and access to better fares. When departing from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to DWC:
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from STN reach their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near DWC:
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For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to central Dubai
From Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport, central Dubai is around 56 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
ر.ق. 564 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,207. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to DWC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Dubai. October is when most people book flights from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a London to DWC flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
You've visited Dubai, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Arab Emirates. Journey about 88 kilometres south-west to Abu Dhabi to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Dubai, Khawr Fakkān is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach.
