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Flights from Rotterdam to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Rotterdam to Dubai. The fastest way is one stop via Antalya or Barcelona, about 10h 38m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 02m

Rotterdam to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey9h 02mVia Antalya, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Antalya or Barcelona

Best ways to fly from Rotterdam to Dubai

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

RTM Antalya (AYT) DXB

Leg 1: Corendon Dutch Airlines, TUI fly Netherlands · Leg 2: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress

Sun09:00 RTM13:25 AYT3h 35m connection17:00 AYT21:38 DXBTUI fly Netherlands + flydubai

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 38m

RTM Barcelona (BCN) DXB

Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Emirates

Sat07:00 RTM08:50 BCN7h 40m connection16:30 BCN01:17 DXBTransavia Holland + Emirates

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 17m

RTM Athens (ATH) DXB

Leg 1: Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m

RTM Istanbul (SAW) DXB

Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m

RTM Ankara (ESB) DXB

Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~10h 00m

RTM Rome (FCO) DXB

Leg 1: Transavia Holland · Leg 2: Emirates, ITA Airways

Self-transfer likely ~10h 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: 5,174 km3,213 miles
Journey time: 9h 02mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hDubai vs Rotterdam
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: RTM → DXB, DWC

Flights from Rotterdam to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotterdam to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Antalya, Barcelona and Athens. 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 Rotterdam to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,174 km.

Where do you change planes between Rotterdam and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Antalya (AYT), Barcelona (BCN), Athens (ATH) and Istanbul (SAW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Rotterdam and Dubai?

Rotterdam: Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Rotterdam and Dubai?

Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Rotterdam.

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