Travelling from Dubai to Kanpur Airport (KNU): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Dubai. Explore your options departing from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Kanpur Airport (KNU).
Kanpur is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Kanpur Airport is located in Kanpur, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to KNU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to KNU leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Travelling from central Dubai to DXB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Dubai Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Kanpur Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Dubai to KNU flight? Relax in a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 56.64%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Kanpur Airport (KNU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Dubai to Kanpur Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near KNU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Kanpur Airport (KNU)
$245 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Kanpur Airport. A return flight starts at $593. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dubai to KNU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Dubai to Kanpur Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai to Kanpur Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Kanpur Airport (KNU)
January is when most people book flights from Dubai to Kanpur Airport (KNU). Plan your visit to Kanpur in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Kanpur is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your Dubai to KNU flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Kanpur Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 25ºC.
More about Kanpur
Start your Kanpur trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Dubai to Kanpur Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Kanpur wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Jagannath Temple and Shree Somnath Mandir.
Explore more of India
Agra is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kanpur. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal Ticket Counter and Taj Mahal.
Varanasi is another well-known destination in India and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Kanpur. No trip is complete without visiting Kashi Vishwanath mandir, I ️️ Banaras and The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा).