Advice on travelling to Dubai

Becky123


Joined: 01/06/2011
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:02

Hi there



Looking to possibly go to Dubai in June/July as can get reasonable accommodation, however when i search for flights they are either very expensive or very long journey times - not sure i asm searching right. Can anyone advise about the most cost effective way of getting to Dubai - ie airlines, travel agents, different stops on flights etc.



Many thanks

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:04

There are direct flights from Larnaca but not sure which airlines or cost though

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:11

LCA - DBX on Emirates. Jun/Jul '12 flt costs between 450 - 590 € depending on exact dates. Hope this helps. You can book on-line too.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:14

Becky,

There are probably many other web search systems for flights but the one I use is

http://www.justtheflight.co.uk

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:16

Check this site Prices from £260 upwards return



http://flights.idealo.co.uk/result/7whfn/



Now I'm not so sure about the non stop flights??

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:33

We travel to Dubai from Larnaca, look at Gulf Air, very reasonable. One stop in Bahrain for an hour or so. Used to fly Emirates but they have gone expensive. Look on http://www.amadeus.net for flights.

gusanova


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:35

The Emirates flight is the only direct flight that I am aware, it basically goes to Malta via Larnaca and returns same day.On return it leaves Dubai at about 0800hrs and arrives Larnaca about 1130hrs

Beirut has a lot of flights to Dubai but then the 40 minute flight is not cheap!

Istanbul is the same.

I know as I have had to try all of these when having to transit through Dubai as working in Middle East.

Becky123


Joined: 01/06/2011
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 10:39

Thanks so much - just checked it out and found better flights - we are a family of 4 and looks like we can get them for approx £1100 with a reasonable travel time. I have found a discounted stay at Atlantis, Dubai so im working it all out and trying to convince the Hubby now - wish me luck - im gonna need it ; ) !



Becky

jessy


Joined: 04/12/2007
Posts: 289

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 11:01

it is extremely hot this time of the year(july).cannot walk anywhere. just some info for you especially if you have children.

jimchris09


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 547

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 11:25

Etihad flights to Abu Dhabi are usually cheaper than Emirates. There is of course the cost of car hire/transport to Dubai to consider.



Gulf Air are usually very cheap if you book well in advance. You would have to connect in Bahrain for the short flight to Dubai.



Don't know if Cyprus Airways still do Dubai Larnaca.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 14:21

I flew twice this year with Emirates from Larnaca to Dubai...then onto Phillipines.



I think flight to Dubai was 4 ish hours.



Emirates are a brilliant airline.Go onton their Web site and register for special offers



Mike

kateo


Joined: 13/01/2009
Posts: 22

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 14:58

Becky, stayed at the Atlantis in November with my little ones. It was amazing and they keep saying they want to go back ;0)

Becky123


Joined: 01/06/2011
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 18:21

Thanks for advice on flights - will do some further research - flights i found i think were with Emirates. Atlantis sounds great - really love to take kids next year and prices i found better than i thought ......... watch this space.............. ; ) !

Bazaar


Joined: 01/07/2010
Posts: 217

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 20:00

Try fly dubai i found them to be very cheap the only thing with them is u have to fly to istanbul sabiha when i last looked it was about 250 pound return

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
29/12/2011 20:18

I tried them when doing my 2 trips via Dubai,There is not a good connection in Istanbul.and overall it was cheaper via Larnaca,and,of course,it is a direct flight.