Cheap Flights to Dubai

Flying to Dubai these days can be quite economical with the increasing demand in the low cost airline market, and with its newest addition of flydubai into that market.  This new regional no-frills airline, which has become quite popular in the Middle East, is giving Jazeera Airways a run for its money.  Competition is healthy, and consumers are usually the ones to benefit.  In addition to these regional cost cutters, there are a high number of airlines that fly into Dubai International Airport, including Europe’s low cost airlines such as Easyjet and BMI Baby.  With more choices available and the change in current economic conditions, airlines have been forced to reduce their fares in order to compete.  This allows for many great airfare deals for visitors to take advantage of; so whether you are visiting Dubai as your main holiday, or using it as a stopover to other exotic destinations in the Far East or Australia, cheap flights to Dubai are available from so many tour operators globally, making now “the time” to visit this amazing cosmopolitan city in the sun.

Since 1980 when Dubai was just a sleepy fishing village to 2007, the number of passengers going through Dubai International Airport has increased from 5,000,000 passengers p.a. to a staggering 33 million passengers p.a. , Dubai International Airport has become one of the busiest in the world.

Dubai’s #1 carrier, Emirates Airlines, has recently opened its new terminal, Terminal 3, in the Dubai International Airport in order to support this huge tourist market; and the Government of Dubai has plans to open a new International Airport which will be based at the south of the Emirate in Jebel Ali. This airport will be located so close to the many tourist resorts in Dubai (primarily on Jumeirah Beach) that airport transfers to accommodation should take no longer than a quick 20 minute car journey.

There is now in excess of 100 airlines that fly into Dubai, with well over 160 destination origins. Direct flights from the USA now complement the huge European market and with the fierce competition in place, so many airlines such as Emirates Airways, British Airways & Qatar Airways, including European Airlines like KLM and Air France are offering great prices on their routes.

Major airline seat allocations are sold to many travel companies and it’s well worth a troll through the internet to get the best deals. Seasons can also affect the prices to Dubai, as traditionally many residents leave the UAE in the hotter months of July and August. With this being the ‘low season’ for many hotels, it’s a great time to take advantage of the discounted package holidays that appear around this period including stays in Dubai’s fabulous hotels, and further reduced airfares. Alternatively, just book a flight to Dubai and stay in the many apartment and villa options that are now coming onto the market. See www.dubaishortstay.com for information on fabulous self-catering options in Dubai.

Fortunately, Dubai is a great place to visit any time of the year due to its fantastic climate and year round sunshine. Just check your visa requirements before hopping on a plane to Dubai.  Americans and Europeans will receive a 30 or 60 day visit visa upon arrival, but it’s always best check before you take advantage of the many cheap flights with Dubai as its destination.