Connecting route · United States → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Manchester to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Orlando, about 17h 56m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 56m

Manchester to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Manchester to Dubai

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

MHT Chicago (ORD) DXB

Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat17:00 MHT18:29 ORD2h 16m connection20:45 ORD18:56 DXBEnvoy Air + Emirates

3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 56m

MHT Orlando (MCO) DXB

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Wed13:30 MHT16:16 MCO4h 29m connection20:45 MCO18:45 DXBSouthwest Airlines + Emirates

6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 15m

MHT Washington (IAD) DXB

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates

Self-transfer likely ~18h 32m

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: 10,684 km6,635 miles
Journey time: 17h 56mon current schedules
Time difference: +9hDubai vs Manchester
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: MHT → DXB, DWC

Flights from Manchester to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Orlando and Washington. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Manchester to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,684 km.

Where do you change planes between Manchester and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Orlando (MCO) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Manchester and Dubai?

Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Manchester and Dubai?

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Manchester.

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