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Flights from Abuja to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Abuja to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 9h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 15m
ABVDXBCAI

Abuja to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha

Best ways to fly from Abuja to Dubai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ABV Cairo (CAI) DXB
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 49m
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ABV Doha (DOH) DXB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: flydubai, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m
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3
ABV Addis Ababa (ADD) DXB
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 59m
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ABV Entebbe (EBB) DXB
Leg 1: Uganda Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Uganda Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 52m
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ABV Istanbul (IST) DXB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~11h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,360 km3,329 miles
Journey time
9h 15mestimate
Time difference
+3hDubai vs Abuja
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
ABV → DXB, DWC

Flights from Abuja to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abuja to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Addis Ababa. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,360 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Entebbe (EBB). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Dubai?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Abuja.

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