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Flights from Indianapolis to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Boston or Chicago, about 16h 54m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 54m
INDDXBORD

Indianapolis to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 54mVia Boston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Boston or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis to Dubai

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

1
IND Boston (BOS) DXB
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon18:00 IND19:55 BOS3h 05m connection23:00 BOS18:54 DXBRepublic Airlines + Emirates
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 54m
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IND Chicago (ORD) DXB
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon17:15 IND17:13 ORD3h 32m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBUnited Airlines + Emirates
38 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 41m
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3
IND Orlando (MCO) DXB
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Mon16:30 IND18:25 MCO2h 20m connection20:45 MCO18:45 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates
19 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 15m
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4
IND Dublin (DUB) DXB
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Emirates
Fri20:30 IND08:32 DUB5h 58m connection14:30 DUB00:39 DXBAer Lingus + Emirates
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 09m
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IND Houston (IAH) DXB
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Sun12:00 IND13:06 IAH6h 24m connection19:30 IAH19:01 DXBMesa Airlines + Emirates
11 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 23h 01m
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IND Toronto (YYZ) DXB
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~18h 14m
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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
11,758 km7,302 miles
Journey time
16h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+9hDubai vs Indianapolis
Currency in Dubai
AED
Airports
IND → DXB, DWC

Flights from Indianapolis to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Dubai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Boston, Chicago and Orlando. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Dubai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,758 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Dubai?
The best connecting points are Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Orlando (MCO) and Dublin (DUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Dubai?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Indianapolis.

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