UAE to UK flights to be cheapest in October, figures show

Airfares between the UAE and London will remain high for the rest of the summer, with direct flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi The average cost to London is over Dh4,000.

However, travelers who can wait and fly later in the year will be able to take advantage of the lower average fares. According to data from the UAE, October is the cheapest month to fly from the UAE to the UK capital. Skyscanner exclusive sharing Nationwide.

“October is currently showcasing the best deals on economy direct return flights from the UAE to London, from £568 [$669],” said an online travel agency spokesman.

Travellers willing to fly indirect can find better prices, with one-stop economy round-trip fares from the UAE starting from £219 in October.

In August, the cheapest direct flight from Dubai to London is British Airways, with prices starting at AED 3,350.Fares for the same route from Dh4,425 Emirates. From Abu Dhabi, travelers must pay more than AED 6,000 for direct flights Etihad Airways.

Rising airfares on this route are the result of passenger demand, fuel costs, operational issues related to the pandemic and the recent imposition of passenger restrictions at Heathrow to limit airline capacity.

To avoid overpriced summer flights, some travelers choose to fly to the UK indirectly. According to Skyscanner, this strategy can save passengers up to 26%. One-stop routes to several European airports including Dublin, Istanbul, Paris and Zurich offer cheaper fares.

Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner’s Destinations and Trends Specialist, said: “Current pricing reflects a return to travel demand, and in the short term, as we return to seasonal normality and approach peak summer travel, we expect to see a There are fluctuations.”

Summer airfare deals to Oman, Greece and Pakistan

Despite rising fares, deals can still be found on flights.

“Prices are not rising on every route, nor at the same rate. For travellers who have flexibility in their choice of dates, travel times and airports and are willing to explore less popular destinations, there are still discount.”

To find the best deal, those planning a trip should “compare and contrast dates, suppliers, departure airports and destinations,” Lindsay said.

“Our data shows that those who are flexible on dates and locations will unlock the most valuable deals available.”

Travelers who wish to book at the last minute summer vacation Cheap tickets can be found on several routes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi until the end of the month.

Skyscanner’s ‘Everywhere’ search function revealed that the cheapest destination to travel from Abu Dhabi in August was Oman, with a direct return ticket costing AED 214. The Sultanate enjoys Khareef season until late September, making summer one of the best times to visit southern Oman. Further afield, direct flights to Armenia, Greece, Albania, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Jordan are available in August for less than AED 1,000.

Holidaymakers can fly from Dubai to Oman, Pakistan and Kuwait for less than AED 1,000. European destinations are also within reach, with round-trip flights from Dubai to Romania, Turkey, Greece and Hungary for under AED 1,500 this August.

Updated: August 22, 2022 9:18 AM