Flights to Dubai
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dubai is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dubai International Airport (DXB), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 14,590-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 25 km), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 35 km), Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 87 km), Al Ain International Airport (AAN, 96 km), Zayed International Airport (AUH, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai International Airport | DXB | 20 km (12 mi) | 14,590 ft | 62 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 25 km (16 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
| Sharjah International Airport | SHJ | 35 km (22 mi) | 13,320 ft | 111 ft |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | RKT | 87 km (54 mi) | 12,336 ft | 102 ft |
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 96 km (60 mi) | 13,123 ft | 869 ft |
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 97 km (60 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 14,590 ft, DXB can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 62 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dubai
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Karachi | Pakistan | 1,179 km (733 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Dubai to Baghdad | Iraq | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dubai to Tehran | Iran | 1,238 km (769 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Dubai to Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | 867 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dubai to Mashhad | Iran | 1,313 km (816 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Dubai to Hyderabad | Pakistan | 1,314 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Dubai to Quetta | Pakistan | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Dubai to Isfahan | Iran | 913 km (568 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Dubai to Karaj | Iran | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Dubai to Basrah | Iraq | 955 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Dubai to Dammam | Saudi Arabia | 543 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Dubai to Shiraz | Iran | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Dubai to Karbala | Iraq | 1,381 km (858 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Dubai to Sadr City | Iraq | 1,399 km (870 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Dubai to Ashgabat | Turkmenistan | 1,460 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Dubai to Abū Ghurayb | Iraq | 1,414 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Dubai to Qom | Iran | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dubai to Ahvaz | Iran | 950 km (590 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Dubai to Muscat | Oman | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Dubai to Buraydah | Saudi Arabia | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dubai to Al Aḩmadī | Kuwait | 842 km (523 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Dubai to Kermanshah | Iran | 1,298 km (807 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Dubai to Shanghai | China | 6,427 km (3,993 mi) | about 8 h 59 min |
| Dubai to Chongqing | China | 5,047 km (3,136 mi) | about 7 h 13 min |
| Dubai to Chengdu | China | 4,796 km (2,980 mi) | about 6 h 54 min |
| Dubai to Guangzhou | China | 5,839 km (3,628 mi) | about 8 h 14 min |
| Dubai to Shenzhen | China | 5,937 km (3,689 mi) | about 8 h 22 min |
| Dubai to Wuhan | China | 5,765 km (3,582 mi) | about 8 h 8 min |
| Dubai to Lahore | Pakistan | 1,995 km (1,240 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Dubai to Xi’an | China | 5,221 km (3,244 mi) | about 7 h 27 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dubai?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the closest large airport at 20 km (12 mi). The others, DWC, SHJ, RKT, AAN, AUH, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DXB from Dubai city centre?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dubai on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.