Cheap flights from Belfast to Dubai

Aim for October, when fares on this route drop to their lowest; it sits inside the price calendar that runs from September through February. That window is also Dubai's kind season, warm rather than scorching, while Belfast turns grey and damp. Midweek departures usually cost less than Friday and Sunday flights, and school breaks, Christmas and New Year push prices up at both ends. Book a few months ahead for the autumn and early winter dates you want, and keep an eye on the calendar as fares move.

Easyjet is the low-cost name here, so the fare covers your seat and hand baggage and everything else is an add-on. Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines sell the trip as full-service, where a checked bag and a meal are more often part of the ticket. The same airline sells several fare families though, so read what your specific fare includes. Some itineraries fly direct and others connect through a hub, which stretches the journey but often lowers the fare. Compare the total, not the headline.

Your ticket can name Al Maktoum Int. Airport, Dubai airport or Dubai Bus Station, and they are not interchangeable. Dubai airport sits close to the city, a short drive from the main districts, with the metro and taxis making the transfer simple. Al Maktoum Int. Airport lies well outside the city to the south, so plan a longer road transfer by taxi, bus or pre-booked car. Dubai Bus Station is a city terminal rather than an airport, so confirm your arrival point before arranging a pickup. Whichever you land at, have a card or local cash ready for the transfer.

Currency

AED (DH)

Power sockets

Type C, G · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 997, 998

Driving side

right

Calling code

+971

Internet domain

.ae, .امارات

Population of Dubai

3.9 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Belfast has one departure airport on this route, George Best City, so check the code on your ticket before booking a transfer.
• On Easyjet fares, add the baggage you actually need when you book rather than at the airport.
• If your itinerary is built from separate tickets, leave generous room between flights, because a missed connection is yours to fix.
• Check the entry rules for the United Arab Emirates before booking, including passport validity.
• Confirm whether you land at Al Maktoum Int. Airport or Dubai airport, since they are far apart.
• Book early for travel over the winter holidays, when Dubai fills up.