HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Dubai

$389+ Cheap flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — DXB
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Copenhagen to Dubai with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Copenhagen to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$462
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$667

Good round-trip deal

$878 or less

Good one-way deal

$579 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kastrup Copenhagen-Dubai Intl flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kastrup Copenhagen-Dubai Intl flights.
Search Deals
From Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl
Search Deals
One-way flight from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl
Search Deals
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Copenhagen to Dubai

Cheapest flights from Copenhagen to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Copenhagen to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/139:45 pmCPH - DXB
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/193:10 amDXB - CPH
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$462
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1410:50 amCPH - DXB
1 stop11h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/229:30 amDXB - CPH
1 stop16h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$499
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1410:00 amCPH - DXB
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Sat 11/229:20 amDXB - CPH
1 stop26h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$507
This Pegasus Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Pegasus Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/301:00 pmCPH - DXB
1 stop12h 15mPegasus Airlines
Sat 5/244:25 amDXB - CPH
1 stop9h 35mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 4/29$586
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/31:05 pmCPH - DXB
2 stops30h 00mSWISS
Thu 6/121:15 amDXB - CPH
2 stops45h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$601
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:40 pmCPH - DXB
Nonstop6h 19mEmirates
Mon 5/128:20 amDXB - CPH
Nonstop6h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$706
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:25 pmCPH - DXB
2 stops18h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/225:10 pmDXB - CPH
2 stops17h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$802
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:25 amCPH - DXB
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Mon 10/2011:35 pmDXB - CPH
2 stops11h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 4/29$1,013
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/304:00 pmCPH - DXB
2 stops15h 50mOman Air
Sat 5/245:15 pmDXB - CPH
2 stops16h 10mOman Air
Deal found 4/29$1,211
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/49:05 amCPH - DXB
1 stop24h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 5/125:50 amDXB - CPH
2 stops15h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,214

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Copenhagen to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Copenhagen to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Copenhagen

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Fri 6/13

9:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/19

3:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop10h 40m

$462

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Tue 6/3

1:05 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/12

1:15 am-8:35 pm

2 stops45h 20m

$601

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Sat 8/2

6:25 am-5:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Dubai Intl

Fri 8/29

2:00 am-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$641

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Tue 10/21

6:05 am-10:35 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/29

9:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$645

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Thu 6/12

12:55 am-3:15 am

2 stops24h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

4:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$711

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Tue 10/21

3:40 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

Dubai Intl

Wed 10/29

8:30 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop7h 00m

$721

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Fri 5/16

7:25 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/22

5:10 pm-8:40 am

2 stops17h 30m

$802

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Fri 10/10

6:25 am-3:30 am

2 stops19h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/20

11:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops11h 55m

$1,013

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Mon 7/21

10:25 am-3:10 am

2 stops14h 45m

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/22

11:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,428

CopenhagenDubai

CPH - DXB

CPHDXB

Kastrup Copenhagen

Wed 9/3

6:40 am-9:05 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$389

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/29

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Copenhagen to Dubai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Copenhagen to Dubai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Copenhagen-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Copenhagen-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Copenhagen-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Copenhagen-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Copenhagen-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Copenhagen to Dubai flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Copenhagen to Dubai trip
Airports
CPH

CPH offers free and fast Wi-Fi. Look for 'CPH Airport Free WI-FI'. Power points are scattered, more around B gates.

Read more about CPHby John Walton
DXB

Use the Dubai Metro for a quick city trip. The Red Line serves Terminals 1 and 3, ideal without heavy luggage.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPH

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Read more
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DXB

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Read more

Best time to book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Copenhagen with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Copenhagen to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Copenhagen to Dubai. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Copenhagen to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Copenhagen to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPH to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Copenhagen to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 48% on flights from Copenhagen to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Copenhagen to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Copenhagen to Dubai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Copenhagen to Dubai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Copenhagen to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Copenhagen to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from CPH to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways from Copenhagen to Dubai. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
611 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Copenhagen to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    If you wish to fly to Dubai from Copenhagen, then you need to book flights from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl. There are 3 flights from Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) to Dubai Intl (DXB) per day to choose from. Flights to Dubai from Kastrup Copenhagen are available from 10 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 6h 19m is how long a nonstop flight from Copenhagen to Dubai Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Copenhagen to Dubai flight route?

    Within the past month, 19 users have taken a look at flights from Kastrup Copenhagen to Dubai Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Copenhagen to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $495. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Pegasus Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $501 and $520, respectively. Qatar Airways is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Copenhagen to Dubai one-way?

    $389 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Pegasus Airlines and Emirates, with prices starting from $459 and $552, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Copenhagen to Dubai on time: Icelandair (80%), Qantas Airways (80%), Emirates (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,069 for a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $456 while the most popular route, (Kastrup Copenhagen - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $343.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Copenhagen to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Copenhagen to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Copenhagen to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Copenhagen to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Copenhagen to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Copenhagen to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Copenhagen?

Book flights to Copenhagen if you plan to visit one of these locations
Garhoud
Ajman
Al Aqah

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from Copenhagen to Dubai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Copenhagen to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
NorwegianCheapest$186Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$274Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$291Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
AjetCheapest$312Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$360Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$391Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
airBalticCheapest$405Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
EgyptairCheapest$412Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$453Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$592Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.