Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Dubai is nine hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
Your MSP to DXB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and DXB include:
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport flight is $881. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,175. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSP to DXB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MSP to DXB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of the departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and see more of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Dubai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Dubai Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No journey is complete without seeing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
