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Cheap Flights from Dubai to India

Dubai to India is one of the busiest international corridors in the world, with direct flights to almost every major Indian city. Fares swing widely by day and by airline, so comparing the whole market for your date is the quickest way to the lowest price. The search above shows live fares from Dubai to Delhi; change the destination for any other city.

Popular routes from Dubai

  • Dubai to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru — the highest frequency, with many daily departures.
  • Dubai to Kochi, Kozhikode and Trivandrum — the main routes to Kerala.
  • Dubai to Hyderabad and Chennai — several direct flights a day.
  • Dubai to Lucknow — direct services to Uttar Pradesh.

Airlines on Dubai to India routes

Direct flights are operated by Emirates, flydubai, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet, among others. Emirates flies from Terminal 3 and flydubai mostly from Terminal 2; most other airlines use Terminal 1 — check your ticket, because the terminals are far apart.

When fares are cheapest

  • Mid-week departures are usually cheaper than Thursday to Saturday.
  • Fares from Dubai climb sharply before Eid, Diwali, Onam, Christmas and the start of the Indian and UAE school holidays.
  • Booking three to six weeks ahead usually beats booking in the final week.
  • Compare Dubai with Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on the same date — a short drive can save a lot.

Before you fly

Check the checked-baggage allowance on your fare, because it varies between airlines and fare types on these routes. Flight times are roughly three hours to Delhi and Mumbai and around four hours to Kerala.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way to fly from Dubai to India?
Compare every airline for your date, travel mid-week and book three to six weeks ahead. Checking Abu Dhabi and Sharjah on the same date can also lower the fare.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Delhi?
Around three hours and fifteen minutes non-stop. Dubai to Mumbai is about three hours, and Dubai to Kochi is around four hours.
Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to India?
Emirates, flydubai, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet operate direct flights between Dubai and Indian cities, among others.
Which Dubai terminal does my flight use?
Emirates uses Terminal 3 and flydubai mostly uses Terminal 2; most other airlines flying to India use Terminal 1. The terminal is shown on your ticket.
Can I book a one-way flight from Dubai to India?
Yes. Search one-way or return; one-way fares from Dubai to India are widely available on every airline.
When are Dubai to India flights most expensive?
Before Eid, Diwali, Onam and Christmas, and at the start of the school holidays. Book those dates as early as possible.

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