Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai two hours ahead of Larnaca.
Flights from LCA to DXB start at 07:40 — the earliest with Cyprus Airways. The last departure is at 20:10 with Emirates. Overall, you can choose from 13 weekly Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your LCA to DXB flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Travelling to Dubai (and then discovering more of the United Arab Emirates!) is easy with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Emirates.
With a reliable 88.33% of services arriving as planned, Emirates has the best on-time record for LCA to DXB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between LCA and DXB:
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
At the moment, $236 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $389. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LCA to DXB if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LCA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Larnaca to Larnaca Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LCA:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider booking a hotel near DXB if you're catching a late Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and find adventure across Dubai and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
From Dubai Airport, Dubai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Dubai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Larnaca Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you'd like to explore Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC and 42ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LCA to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in the United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without experiencing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace.