London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB): British Airways, Emirates and Royal Brunei Airlines. The two airports are 3,416 miles (5,497 km) apart. British Airways is in oneworld. There are also 84 ways to fly it with one stop, through Frankfurt, Vienna and Brussels and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LHR to DXB
- British Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- Royal Brunei AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book LHR to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks British Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks British Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks British Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks British Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates
- Finnair PlusBooks British Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks British Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks British Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks British Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks British Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
What LHR to DXB costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 18,000 | 42,500 | $332–1,187 |
| American AAdvantage | 20,000 | 42,500 | $302–1,297 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | from 22,500 | from 45,000 | $322–1,317 |
| JAL Mileage Bank | 23,000 | 42,000 | $402–1,097 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 27,000 | 63,000 | $402–847 |
| British Airways Club | 27,500–33,000 | 88,000–99,000 | $101–1,008 |
LHR to DXB with one stop
84 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)British Airways and Brussels Airlines, then Emirates
- Via Budapest (BUD)British Airways, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Bucharest (OTP)British Airways, then flydubai and Wizz Air Malta
- Via Cologne (CGN)British Airways, then Eurowings
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Dusseldorf (DUS)British Airways and Eurowings, then Emirates
- Via Prague (PRG)British Airways, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Salzburg (SZG)British Airways and Lufthansa, then flydubai
- Via Stuttgart (STR)Eurowings the whole way
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia, then flydubai
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way
J9+1 - Via Zagreb (ZAG)British Airways and Croatia Airlines, then flydubai
LHR to DXB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LHR to DXB?
British Airways (oneworld), Emirates and Royal Brunei Airlines fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is London from Dubai by plane?
London (LHR) and Dubai (DXB) are 3,416 miles (5,497 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LHR to DXB award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does LHR to DXB cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 18,000 miles in economy with Qatar Airways Privilege Club and 42,000 in business with JAL Mileage Bank, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between London and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Brussels (BRU), Budapest (BUD) and Bucharest (OTP). On 34 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.