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$232+ Cheap flights from Gatwick (LGW) 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — DXB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Dubai Intl are usually found in January or March, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$491
(oojo)

One-way from

$232
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$881

Good round-trip deal

$800 or less

Good one-way deal

$693 or less
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:35 amLGW - DXB
1 stop12h 50mGulf Air
Sat 11/2911:35 pmDXB - LGW
1 stop10h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/27$491
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 10/281:05 pmLGW - DXB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/42:10 pmDXB - LGW
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$493
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 11/106:40 pmLGW - DXB
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Sun 11/161:50 amDXB - LGW
1 stop20h 00mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$508
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1412:05 pmLGW - DXB
1 stop28h 20mITA Airways
Thu 9/181:50 amDXB - LGW
1 stop12h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 7/28$526
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/910:55 amLGW - DXB
1 stop12h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/217:35 amDXB - LGW
1 stop11h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/28$570
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:25 amLGW - DXB
1 stop18h 35mairBaltic
Thu 11/209:30 amDXB - LGW
1 stop11h 15mairBaltic
Deal found 7/28$571

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/2

10:35 am-3:25 am

1 stop12h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/29

11:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop10h 45m

$491

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/4

2:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$493

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Mon 11/3

6:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/4

1:50 am-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$508

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Sun 9/14

12:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/18

1:50 am-11:15 am

1 stop12h 25m

$526

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

10:55 am-2:30 am

1 stop12h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/21

7:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$570

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Mon 10/13

11:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop21h 15m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/28

2:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop23h 15m

$578

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Fri 8/29

1:50 pm-4:20 am

1 stop11h 30m

$232

LondonDubai

LGW - DXB

LGWDXB

London Gatwick

Mon 8/11

8:20 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$281

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Deals found on 7/27

The best insider tips for London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to Dubai trip
Airports
LGW

For early flights at LGW, consider staying at an airport hotel since trains don't run all night and taxis can be costly.

Read more about LGWby John Walton
DXB

Use the Dubai Metro for a quick and cost-effective way to reach the city from DXB, especially without heavy luggage.

Read more about DXBby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on LGW

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.

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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.

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Gatwick with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

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

The best time to book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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 LGW to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from LGW to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Jeddah (JED) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Jeddah (JED) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $399.

What’s the fastest layover option from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, Turkish Airlines, and Gulf Air from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
203 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
Wizz Air
6.8
Okay
367 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,009 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.1

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from London Gatwick?

    Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Gatwick to Dubai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dubai Intl from London Gatwick; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Dubai airport from London Gatwick. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Dubai’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai round-trip?

    Gulf Air, at $491, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and ITA Airways. Gulf Air is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

    Before booking your flight to Dubai from London Gatwick Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (63%), Emirates (63%), Icelandair( 58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,585 for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai. The cheapest flight overall is $550 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Dubai Intl) is currently priced at $740.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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 London Gatwick Airport to Dubai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from London Gatwick Airport 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.

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