Flights to the United Arab Emirates
Home to the world’s tallest building, Dubai takes sightseeing to new heights. Marvel at the dizzying skyline from a luxury beach resort, indulge in some tax-free shopping, or enjoy a family day out at the numerous theme parks. Fly direct to the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, to experience its arts and entertainment scene. Or cruise down the 14-lane super-highway to discover neighbouring emirates, including Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.
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Wonder of the Persian Gulf
Fly to the UAE with British Airways and head for downtown Dubai. Get panoramic views of the city from the 148th floor or of the 830m-high Burj Khalifa.
For more thrills, try dune bashing or skydiving over the man-made Palm Jumeirah island. Unwind on Umm Suqeim Beach before taking a trip to the striking Jumeirah Mosque.
Arrive into Abu Dhabi via the Sheikh Zayed suspension bridge for a unique view of the city’s own gigantic, 82-dome Grand Mosque. Discover the cultural highlights of the UAE’s capital with a visit to The Louvre Abu Dhabi. Yas Island is home to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and first-class theme parks including Ferrari World and Yas Waterworld. Book your holiday to the United Arab Emirates now.
Flight time
6 hours 50 mins
Time zone
GMT+4
Currency
United Arab Emirates Dirham
Our lowest Economy fares to the UAE
United Arab Emirates flight FAQs
A flight from London to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi takes approximately six hours and 50 minutes.
We fly direct to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest time to fly to the UAE is usually during the summer months of June, July and August when the country experiences its hottest weather. However, even with the temperature reaching 40°C, it’s still a great time to visit. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have climate-controlled malls, hotels and transport. Accommodation is cheaper and there are fewer visitors at the main attractions.
The best months to travel to the United Arab Emirates are between October and March, when temperatures hover around 25°C during the day and humidity is low. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and visiting the country’s many beaches, as well as a perfect destination for winter sun.
The centre of Dubai is just a few kilometres from the airport, with taxis, buses and trains running 24 hours a day.
Once you land in Abu Dhabi it’s a straightforward journey into the city, with a 24-hour air-conditioned bus service that runs every 40 minutes from all three of the airport’s terminals. A taxi takes less than 30 minutes.
Dubai has a great public transport system which includes buses, trams, water taxis, and the Dubai Metro – the world’s largest driverless train system. The Palm Monorail stops at many of Palm Jumeirah's most popular attractions.
Taxis are the easiest way to get around Abu Dhabi, and bicycles are available to rent across the city.
You can also hire a car with British Airways if you want to see more of what the United Arab Emirates has to offer. You’ll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you’ll collect Avios points on every rental.
The United Arab Emirates is a fantastic, year-round destination. Alongside its high-octane attractions and world-class shopping, both Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer plenty of opportunities for more laid-back pursuits. Explore Abu Dhabi’s quieter side with a trip to the Liwa Desert. Book a guided tour or overnight camping safari to watch the sun set and enjoy a barbecue under the stars. Stroll along the seafront promenade or wander through the nearby garden city of Al Ain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 150,000 palm trees. Take an early morning trip to the Mangrove National Park on the edge of Abu Dhabi, where you can kayak the waterways or stroll along the overwater boardwalk.
You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.
If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.
Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders may require a visa to visit the United Arab Emirates, depending on how long they stay. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.
Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Fly with just hand baggage and you can carry two bags free of charge. Choose our checked baggage option and you can travel with hand baggage and a 23kg bag checked into the hold, plus enjoy free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you’ll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering, and a warm, uniquely British welcome.
Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.
United Arab Emirates highlights
Dubai
- Shop at the world’s largest mall – the size of 200 football pitches – with over 1,200 retailers. Dubai Mall is also home to an Olympic-sized ice rink.
- Pick up souvenirs at Dubai’s vibrant bazaars, including the Spice Souk, Textile Souk for traditional outfits and the Gold Souk for jewellery.
- Leave the city behind and head into the Arabian desert for an overnight safari to see the sun rise over the sand dunes.
Abu Dhabi
- Take a tour of the Emirates Palace. One of the most lavishly decorated buildings in the world, it’s even larger than Buckingham Palace.
- Visit The Louvre Abu Dhabi where you’ll be able to see ancient and contemporary works including Picassos, a Monet and a Van Gogh.
- Learn more about Abu Dhabi’s history and culture at Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace that’s the size of a small town. The Palace in Motion light show takes place each night.
Our cabins
All our cabins offer an excellent – and uniquely British – experience. Choose your perfect way to fly, from economy to First.
Economy
Our World Traveller cabin offers all the touches you need to enjoy your flight at an affordable price.
Premium economy
Discover our World Traveller Plus cabin and treat yourself to a wider seat and more legroom in a separate, quieter cabin.
Business
Work or relax in our Club World cabin and enjoy lounge access, a dedicated check-in area and fully flat beds for a restful sleep.
First
Choose First to enjoy a range of comforts, from fine dining to your own private suite and access to our elegant departure lounges.
Other countries we fly to
- Algeria flights
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- Kenya flights
- Morocco flights
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Terms and conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.
1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.
2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.
3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.
4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:
a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.
b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.
c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.
d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.
5. The savings are per booking.
6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.
7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.
8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.
9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.
10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.
11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).
12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.
13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.
14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.
15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.
16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.
17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:
I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking
II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking
III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking
18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.
19. British Airways holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/package-booking-terms-and-conditions
20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.
21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.
22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.
23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.
26. Other significant restrictions may apply.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.