Dubai to Bandar Abbas flights
Bandar Abbas lies 254 km (158 mi) north of Dubai, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Dubai | Bandar Abbas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iran |
| Population | 3.8 million | 352,173 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | DXB, 20 km out | BND, 10 km out |
Clocks in Bandar Abbas are 30 min behind Dubai right now, so a 1 h 5 min journey lands only 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bandar Abbas
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Iran: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dubai
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).
Arriving in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Qeshm International Airport (GSM, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Abbas International Airport | BND | 10 km (6 mi) | 12,008 ft | 22 ft |
| Qeshm International Airport | GSM | 61 km (38 mi) | 13,864 ft | 45 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bandar Abbas from Dubai?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, north of Dubai.
How long does it take to get from Dubai to Bandar Abbas by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dubai and Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Dubai).
Which airports are used for Dubai to Bandar Abbas flights?
Typically Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND); Bandar Abbas also has GSM.
What currency do I need in Bandar Abbas?
The Rial (IRR).
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.