Quick answer: Dubai to Bangalore (Bengaluru) averaged about AED 1,539 return over the past 12 months, and about AED 605 one way. February was the cheapest month (about AED 1,326 return), and December (about AED 1,800) and July (about AED 1,712) cost the most. Booking about 17 weeks ahead saved around 30% compared with booking in the last two weeks.
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: February, about AED 1,326 return.
- Most expensive: December (about AED 1,800) and July (about AED 1,712).
- Cheapest day: Tuesday from Dubai, Wednesday from Sharjah.
- When to book: about 17 weeks ahead from Dubai, about 20 weeks from Sharjah. Inside the last two weeks, Dubai fares ran about 14% above average.
- Flight time: about 3 hours 42 minutes direct. Bangalore is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines from Dubai: Emirates (21 flights a week), Air India Express (7) and IndiGo (7). From Sharjah: Air Arabia (7).
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Bangalore | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,539 |
| Typical return range | 1,351 to 1,917 |
| Average one way | about 605 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,124 |
| February (cheapest month) | 1,326 |
| July | 1,712 |
| December (most expensive) | 1,800 |
Why Bangalore costs more than Mumbai or Delhi
Among the Indian metros we track, Bangalore had the highest average return from Dubai: about AED 1,539, against about AED 1,274 to Mumbai and AED 1,359 to Delhi. Dubai to Bangalore has about 35 direct flights a week, less than half the capacity on the Mumbai route, and most of those seats are on one airline. Fewer seats means fewer sale fares.
The upside is a narrow price range. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive month was about 35%, smaller than most Indian routes, so an off peak trip will not save as much here, and a peak trip will not hurt as much either.
Dubai or Sharjah for Bangalore?
| From Dubai (DXB) | From Sharjah (SHJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,539 | AED 1,467 |
| Cheapest month | February, AED 1,326 | February, AED 1,014 |
| Most expensive month | December, AED 1,800 | July, AED 1,939 |
| Cheapest day | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| Book ahead | about 17 weeks | about 20 weeks |
| Direct flights a week | 35 (Emirates, Air India Express, IndiGo) | 7 (Air Arabia) |
Sharjah came out about AED 72 cheaper on average, and in February it was about AED 312 cheaper. Wednesday departures from Sharjah averaged about 18% below a normal day, the biggest day of week saving we have seen on any Indian route. With only one direct flight a day from Sharjah, though, there is little choice of times. In July, Dubai was the cheaper airport.
A night flight, almost every time
About 80% of direct departures from Dubai leave at night, and none leave in the morning or evening. The earliest leaves at 00:30 and lands at 04:12; the latest leaves at 22:15 and lands at 01:57.
- Kempegowda International Airport is well north of the city centre, so a 04:00 arrival can mean reaching south Bangalore before the morning traffic, which is the good news.
- If you are going on to Mysuru, Coorg or a hotel, check in times rarely match a dawn arrival. Book the room from the night before or ask us to request early check in.
- For a family with young children, a 00:30 departure means leaving home around 21:30, so pack and eat before the airport.
Direct or one stop?
Direct returns averaged about AED 1,601. The cheapest one stop routing went through Mumbai at about AED 1,274, around AED 327 less, and Gulf Air through Bahrain sold a return for AED 1,039. Half of all one stop trips connect in Bahrain (51%) and a quarter in Jeddah (24%). The quickest one stop trip, through Pune, takes about 7 hours 9 minutes one way.
If the stop is in Mumbai, you clear Indian immigration there and then take a domestic flight, so allow a generous connection and keep your bags in mind.
Festival and holiday dates
- Christmas and New Year 2026: December is the most expensive month and the 17 week window has passed, so book now.
- Ugadi 2027 (7 April): book by mid December 2026.
- Summer 2027: June has the most travellers on this route and July the second highest fares. Book June trips by mid February 2027.
- Mysuru Dasara 2027 (Vijayadashami on 9 October): book by mid June 2027.
- Diwali 2027 (29 October): book by early July 2027.
Low fares on this route often exclude checked baggage. Adding a first bag later cost about AED 67 to AED 76 on most airlines, so compare fares with baggage included. For the duty free gold jewellery limits under the India Baggage Rules 2026, see our Dubai to Kochi guide.
Airlines on the route
Emirates, Air India Express and IndiGo fly direct from Dubai, and Air Arabia from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on Emirates, Air India Express, IndiGo and Air Arabia tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Bangalore ticket
At the average fare of AED 1,539, a return can be split into four Tabby payments of about AED 385. Tamara works too, and so do 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans on UAE credit cards from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB and Emirates NBD. UAE residents only need to share a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai to Bangalore quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Bangalore
Why is Dubai to Bangalore more expensive than Dubai to Mumbai?
Bangalore has far fewer direct seats. It averaged about AED 1,539 return against about AED 1,274 to Mumbai over the past 12 months.
Is Sharjah to Bangalore cheaper than Dubai to Bangalore?
On average yes, by about AED 72. In February Sharjah was about AED 312 cheaper, but in July Dubai was cheaper.
Is there a daytime flight from Dubai to Bangalore?
Rarely. About 80% of direct flights leave at night and the rest in the afternoon. None left in the morning or evening.
Which day is cheapest to fly from Sharjah to Bangalore?
Wednesday. It averaged about AED 1,205 return, about 18% below a normal day.
When should I book Dubai to Bangalore for Ugadi 2027?
Ugadi falls on 7 April 2027. Booking about 17 weeks ahead means by mid December 2026.
Is a one stop flight through Mumbai worth it?
It averaged about AED 327 less than direct, but you clear immigration in Mumbai and change to a domestic flight, so allow a long connection.
Can I pay for my Bangalore ticket in installments?
Yes. UAE residents can use Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number.
More route fare guides from the UAE: Manila, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Calicut, Trivandrum, Jeddah, Kathmandu, Lahore, Dhaka, Colombo, Cairo, London.
Fare data from KAYAK, checked 11 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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