Cheap flights from Lisbon to Dubai

The expensive stretch of the year is the summer and the winter holiday period, and working back from there December is the cheapest month shown for this route. Travellers who can move their dates should look at that month first, then compare the months around it. School holidays and Christmas are periods when many people travel, so dates near them are worth checking early. The day of travel matters less than the month, though weekday departures are often priced differently from weekend ones.

The route is served by a mix of low-cost and full-service carriers, and because there are no nonstop flights every option involves at least one connection. Pegasus, FLYONE, Smart Wings, Eurowings, Arkia, Royal Air Maroc, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa, Norwegian International and Wizz Air appear on this route, so the real comparison is between their fare families. Low-cost tickets usually charge separately for checked bags, seat selection and meals, while full-service tickets bundle more of those items, but the exact inclusions depend on the fare code and the carrier. Check baggage, seat and meal rules before paying, since a cheap base fare can grow once extras are added.

Arriving late in the day changes the arrival plan, because public transport may be thinner and a far-out airport can turn into a long taxi ride after a flight. Lisbon departures use Lisbon Airport, while Dubai arrivals can be at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai International or the Dubai Bus Station, so confirm which one your booking names before travel. The airports are at different distances from the city centre, and the usual ways into town are metro, bus, taxi or pre-booked transfer. Late arrivals make taxi or transfer more likely, and baggage reclaim can take longer at busy terminals, so leave margin for the first night.

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

• Check that your departure is from Lisbon Airport, since that is the airport listed for the city.
• Check baggage rules on low-cost fares, because a checked bag may not be included.
• Check connection times, especially on separate tickets where a missed flight is your own risk.
• Check entry documents for the United Arab Emirates before you travel.
• Check which Dubai airport or station your booking names, since Al Maktoum and Dubai International are different.