Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Dubai: what you need to know
Canberra Airport is located in Canberra. Operating on the UTC+4 timezone, Dubai is 7 hours behind Canberra.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CBR to Dubai. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from CBR to Dubai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular options:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
To enter United Arab Emirates for tourism purposes, you will need a visa if you hold a passport from Australia. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the purpose and length of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Canberra Airport to Dubai.
The journey from central Canberra to CBR takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 14 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Canberra Airport to Dubai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CBR:
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Dubai
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Canberra Airport to Dubai is $738. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,488. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CBR to Dubai if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap tickets from Canberra Airport to Dubai is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for flight tickets from CBR to Dubai every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Canberra Airport to Dubai.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Canberra Airport to Dubai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 56 kilometres from central Dubai. Following your flight from Canberra Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 2 hours and 5 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near DWC. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from CBR to Dubai:
Best time to go to Dubai
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Dubai. July is the most popular month to visit Dubai. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Canberra Airport to Dubai in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flights from CBR to Dubai sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Canberra Airport to Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Dubai itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Desert safari tourism.
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