FAB
Farnborough
Business aviation only, about 35 miles south-west of central London.
- West London, Surrey, Berkshire
- Purpose-built private terminal
- Plan busy weekends early
London to Dubai guide
Where to leave from, where to land, which aircraft suit seven hours, and exactly what time it will be when you arrive.
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Dubai is 3 hours ahead of London in summer and 4 in winter.
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Dubai is four hours ahead of London in winter and three in summer.
UAE: UTC+4 all year. UK: GMT (UTC+0) from the last Sunday of October, BST (UTC+1) from the last Sunday of March. Flight times are estimates.
Leaving London
Farnborough, Luton or Biggin Hill.
All three handle long-range jets every day. Start from the one nearest your morning, and we will check hours, slots and runway performance for a full-fuel departure.
LTN
Luton
About 30 miles north of central London, with private terminals separate from the airline side.
- North London and the M1
- Long-standing long-range jet base
- Busy hours need slot planning
BQH
Biggin Hill
About 15 miles south-east of central London, the closest of the three to the City.
- The City, Canary Wharf, Kent
- No airline traffic
- Set opening hours
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai International or Al Maktoum.
Closer to the centre, or quieter and easier to schedule. Private passengers clear immigration in a dedicated terminal at both.
DXB
Dubai International
The main hub, in Garhoud, with dedicated executive terminals for private passengers.
- Downtown, DIFC, Deira, Business Bay
- Often 15–25 minutes to Downtown
- Peak-hour slots can be tight
DWC
Al Maktoum
Dubai World Central, in Dubai South, with a dedicated VIP terminal and far less airline traffic.
- Jebel Ali, Expo City, the Abu Dhabi road
- Often 40–50 minutes to Downtown
- Slots and parking usually easier
Aircraft for seven hours
What it costs to fly it nonstop.
Seven hours of flight time at typical US market hourly ranges, before taxes, fees and any positioning. European and Gulf operators price in their own currencies.
| Category | Nonstop? | Seats | Estimated flight time cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super-midsize jet | Yes, with most loads | 8–10 | $45,500–66,500 |
| Large cabin jet | Yes | 10–16 | $59,500–91,000 |
| Ultra long range jet | Yes | 13–19 | $84,000–140,000+ |
| Midsize jet | One fuel stop | 7–9 | plus stop; about 8.5 h journey |
One-way quotes may include the aircraft’s empty return unless it is based in the Gulf or has another trip planned.
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