Traveling from Bangkok to Dubai: what you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to Dubai departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
When landing in Dubai, Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the major entry points.
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct Bangkok to Dubai flight.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is three hours behind Bangkok.
With 35 flights a week between the two airports, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Bangkok to Dubai with Emirates at 01:05. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from BKK to DXB is with Emirates at 21:35.
Give yourself enough time to get on your Bangkok to Dubai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Dubai
Score cheap Bangkok to Dubai flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
June is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Bangkok to Dubai. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
You can book a direct flight from Bangkok to Dubai leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Start your journey at BKK and land at Dubai Airport (DXB).
Keep an eye out for deals with Emirates. This carrier offers direct Bangkok to Dubai plane tickets from BKK.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing Bangkok to Dubai flights departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Mumbai Airport (BOM)
BKK is around 27 kilometers from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Dubai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Rather fly from Don Mueang Airport (DMK)? This hub offers direct flights from Bangkok to Dubai, seamlessly connecting to Dubai Airport (DXB).
From DMK, you can lock in a direct Bangkok to Dubai plane ticket with flydubai.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Bangkok to Dubai flight, check out these options when setting off from Don Mueang Airport:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Phuket Airport (HKT)
Krabi Airport (KBV)
You can get to DMK from the center of Bangkok in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 21 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Bangkok to Dubai? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
60% of flights taking off from Don Mueang Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 5 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near DXB if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Dubai. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and chase adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Central Dubai is around 48 kilometers from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Bangkok to Dubai has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near DWC. Unwind after your Bangkok to Dubai flight at one of these well-located options:
Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental make collecting a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car quick and easy. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at DWC will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Bangkok to Dubai. December is the busiest month to travel to Dubai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book a Bangkok to Dubai ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Dubai in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Dubai, explore our range of hotels including:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Dubai to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored after you've seen Dubai. Around 26 kilometers to the east, check out popular attractions including Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Abu Dhabi, about 129 kilometers southwest of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid are among its highlights.