If you are planning to take a vacation in a foreign country, then Dubai is an excellent option. It’s not only closer, but the attractions to see in this Emirate will truly make your vacation memorable. And now is the perfect time to consider a holiday in Dubai as there are 22 Indian airports that will now have non-stop Dubai flights. Yes, this includes airports in the cities like Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Amritsar, and even Bhubaneswar. So, here is a list of Indian airports from where you can catch a direct flight to Dubai this summer.
Indian Airports From Where You Can Take Direct Flights To Dubai
1. Pune International Airport, Pune (PNQ)
Pune is a beautiful city and the airport here is also replete with several facilities. So, if you happen to be someone living in and around Pune, and the Pune International Airport happens to be the closest airport, then you too can fly to Dubai. SpiceJet offers daily non-stop flight to the DXB that leaves the airport at 8 PM. Talking about the journey itself, it’s 3 hours and 30 minutes long, which is pretty good!
2. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar (ATQ)
Amritsar is the city of Golden Temple and its rich cultural heritage draws in crowds of tourists from around the globe. So, if you are a resident of this vibrant city and are planning a vacation abroad, might we suggest Dubai? Besides all the local attractions, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport has a direct connection to the Dubai International Airport. SpiceJet and Air India Express have daily flights to Dubai at 9:15 AM and 4:25 PM, respectively.
3. Madurai Airport, Madurai (IXM)
We are all well aware that the Madurai Airport is directly connected to Major Indian Metropolitan cities, like Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai. But did you know it also has a direct connection to Dubai International Airport as well? Yes, Spice Jet flies non-stop every day from Madurai to Dubai in a 4 hours and 35 minutes journey. Moreover, the flight departs daily at 11:30 AM.
4. Goa International Airport, Goa (GOI)
Goa is the party destination of India and if you love beaches, then you will also appreciate them in Dubai. So, if you happen to be someone who lives in Goa, then you can catch a direct flight with Air India Express every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 1 AM. However, it’s worth noting that the duration of each flight is 3 hours and 25 minutes.
5. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow (LKO)
For residents of Lucknow, who are planning to travel to Dubai for a variety of purposes, have three airlines to choose from! These include – Air India Express, Fly Dubai and Emirates; all of which offer a journey not lasting longer than 4 hours and 40 minutes. For those who aren’t aware, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is located in Amausi. This makes it about 15 kilometres away from the city centre!
6. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, Bengaluru (BLR)
Everybody knows that Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru is pretty far from the city centre at about 40 kilometres. And if you happen to live in and around the city, then you can book flights by 2 airlines this summer. One is IndiGo, which lets you fly directly to Dubai on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:25 PM in a 3 hours and 50 minutes flight. While you can also fly with the Emirates, which offers three daily flights to the multicultural city.
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7. Jaipur International Airport, Jaipur (JAI)
If you are someone who lives in Jaipur or in close proximity to the international airport here, then you too can board a direct flight to Dubai! Air India Express and SpiceJet, both of these airlines offer direct flights to Dubai International Airport from Jaipur International Airport. The former is 3 hours and 25 minutes long while the latter is a 3 hours and 45 minutes journey. It’s worth noting that the Jaipur International Airport is located in the suburbs of Saganer, which is approximately eight to ten kilometres away.
8. Mangaluru International Airport, Mangaluru (IXE)
Mangaluru International Airport offers three direct flights to Dubai. Two of these are by Air India Express, one of which leaves in the morning and the other at night. The third flight is offered by IndiGo, which leaves the airport in the morning. Talking about the flight durations, IndiGo is about 3 hours and 30 minutes long while Air India Express is 3 hours and 50 minutes long.
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9. Calicut International Airport, Karipur (CCJ)
IndiGo offers a daily non-stop flight to Dubai, which is about 3 hours and 45 minutes long. It leaves the Calicut International Airport at 10:25 PM. However, it’s also worth mentioning that SpiceJet and Air India Express also offer direct flights to Dubai. But if you don’t mind landing in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, then Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is also a great choice for flying directly to the UAE.
10. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport, Indore (IDR)
Every Friday, Air India Express lets you fly directly to Dubai with them. You can board the flight that leaves at 1:20 AM to reach the Dubai airport in 3 hours and 5 minutes. However, if you don’t mind landing a little away from Dubai, then you can also board their flight at 10:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays, which lands at Sharjah. For those who aren’t away, Sharjah is not too far away from the multicultural city of Dubai.
11. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (DEL)
The capital of the country, it’s hardly surprising that this busy airport will have several direct flights to Dubai. As it happens, there are at least 20 daily direct flights to the UAE from Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can fly with airlines like SpiceJet, Air India, IndiGo, Emirates, and Flydubai.
12. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
If you wish to escape the careful chaos of Mumbai to Dubai this summer, then you will have many options to choose from. Like the IGI Airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport also sees several daily direct flights to the UAE. Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Emirates, Vistara, and Flydubai operate non-stop flights to Dubai from this airport.
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13. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad (AMD)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is known for the many facilities that passengers can find at its premises. Making travelling easier, it’s perfect for those travelling to Dubai, as there are three airlines connecting Ahmedabad to Dubai directly. SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Emirates operate between the two destinations daily. Moreover, every Tuesday and Friday, FlyDubai also takes direct flights to this Emirate.
14. Cochin International Airport, Cochin (COK)
If you’re planning to visit Dubai, and you will be boarding a flight from the Cochin International Airport, then you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Offering great connectivity to Dubai, on any day, there are at least nine flights that directly fly to the UAE. Airlines like Air India, SpiceJet, Emirates, Air India, Indigo, and FlyDubai operate on this route. So, you will get some great choices for flying non-stop to Dubai.
15. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (CCU)
If you are a resident of the cultural city of India, then you will be pleased to know that you can fly non-stop to Dubai. There are two airlines, one of which is Emirates that operates daily flights to the multicultural city of Dubai. And if you want a more budget-friendly option, then Flydubai is also a great option. You can fly with the airline every Monday and Thursday!
16. Kannur International Airport, Kannur (CNN)
Kannur is a gorgeous coastal city that’s located in Kerala. Known for its abundant natural beauty, Kannur International Airport here is used by travellers. It’s the fourth international airport in Kerala! As it happens, you can board flights by two airlines that operate daily for Dubai. Air India Express and Go First operate non-stop flights to the multicultural city every day.
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17. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (HYD)
There are daily at least eight flights that are operating directly between Hyderabad and Dubai. Every day, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport sees the departure of flights by airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, and Emirates. Moreover, FlyDubai also operates single non-stop flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
18. Chennai International Airport, Chennai (MAA)
A metropolitan city, Chennai is bound to have a highly active international airport. There are daily at least three non-stop flights for Dubai. These include flights by reputed airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Emirates. As it happens, the budget carrier, Flydubai, also operates direct flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
19. Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh (IXC)
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is not too far away from the Chandigarh city centre. And if you’re looking into non-stop flights for Dubai from this airport, then you will be pleased to know that IndiGo operates a flight daily on this route. Yes, the departure is at 4:30 PM and the flight itself lasts for 3 hours and 40 minutes.
20. Tiruchirappalli International Airport, Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)
Air India Express operates a non-stop flight for Dubai from the Tiruchirappalli International Airport, daily. It leaves the airport at 2:15 PM and the journey is generally 4 hours and 20 minutes long. Not to mention, IndiGo also operates direct flights on some days, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. These flights leave at 7:10 PM from the airport.
21. Trivandrum International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)
Trivandrum International Airport is a buzzing international airport in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Emirates operates daily direct flights to Dubai that leave from the airport at 4:35 AM. Moreover, Air India Express also operates non-stop flights on this route on all days except Tuesdays.
22. Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneshwar (BBI)
Bhubaneshwar is the latest airport addition that will be starting direct flights to Dubai this summer. While there has been no direct flight to the Middle East in the last 2 decades, this will now change. IndiGo plans to operate on this route from May 15, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Make plans, book your tickets, and pack bags right away, folks!
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First Published: April 10, 2023 4:47 PM