Flights from Palermo to Dubai

October stands as the cheapest month to fly from Punta Raisi toward Dubai according to current pricing data. The window stretches through February with regular fares available, then resumes in April and continues into June. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend flights on this corridor. Book several weeks ahead rather than waiting until the last moment for the best selection of seats.

Ten carriers operate connections between Palermo and Dubai with no direct service available. Full-service airlines include Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Emirates, and Lufthansa. Each provides at least one meal during your journey and includes checked baggage in the standard fare. Two low-cost options round out the selection: Aeroitalia and Transavia Airlines. These carriers charge separately for extra luggage and may offer fewer seat-back amenities.

Dubai serves passengers through Al Maktoum Int. Airport, the main Dubai terminal, and a bus station facility. Al Maktoum sits farther from the city center than the primary international airport, meaning your taxi or shuttle ride will take longer to reach central hotels. The main Dubai airport offers quicker access with multiple ground transport options waiting outside each terminal.

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 whether your departure is from Punta Raisi since Palermo has only one airport serving flights abroad.
• Verify baggage allowances separately when booking with low-cost carriers like Aeroitalia or Transavia.
• Confirm that your connecting flight tickets are issued together so missed connections do not strand you mid-journey.
• Review visa requirements for the United Arab Emirates before packing your suitcase.
• Book flights in October if budget matters more than summer weather conditions.