Quick answer: Dubai to Peshawar averaged about AED 1,415 return over the past 12 months, but there are only about 6 direct flights a week, all leaving in the early morning. January was the cheapest month (about AED 1,194) and July (about AED 1,697) and March (about AED 1,660) the most expensive. Book about 26 weeks ahead, which for Eid Al Adha 2027 means now.
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: January, about AED 1,194 return.
- Most expensive: July (about AED 1,697) and March (about AED 1,660).
- Cheapest day: Tuesday from Dubai, Wednesday from Sharjah. Friday is the most expensive.
- When to book: about 26 weeks ahead from Dubai, about 21 weeks from Sharjah.
- Flight time: about 3 hours direct. Peshawar is 1 hour ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines: PIA and Emirates from Dubai (about 6 flights a week between them); Air Arabia (7) and PIA (3) from Sharjah.
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Peshawar | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,415 |
| Typical return range | 1,250 to 1,690 |
| Average one way | about 723 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,241 |
| January (cheapest month) | 1,194 |
| March | 1,660 |
| July (most expensive) | 1,697 |
Few direct seats, so book early
Peshawar has far fewer direct flights than other Pakistan routes: about 6 a week from Dubai, against about 49 to Karachi. With so few seats, the best fares appeared about 26 weeks before departure, the longest booking window of the four Pakistan routes we track.
One way tickets are poor value here. The average one way fare, about AED 723, was half the average return, so if you plan to come back within the year, a return ticket usually costs little more.
Eid dates and when to book
- Eid Al Adha 2027 (expected around 16 or 17 May): the 26 week window falls in mid November 2026. Book this month.
- Eid Al Fitr 2027 (expected around 9 or 10 March): book now; March was the second most expensive month last year.
- Summer 2027: July is the peak. Book in January 2027.
- January and September: the cheapest and quietest months.
Dubai, Sharjah or fly to Islamabad?
| Dubai to Peshawar | Sharjah to Peshawar | Dubai to Islamabad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,415 | AED 1,484 | AED 1,413 |
| Cheapest month | January, AED 1,194 | January, AED 1,212 | January, AED 1,249 |
| Most expensive month | July, AED 1,697 | May, AED 2,031 | March, AED 1,616 |
| Direct flights a week | about 6 | about 10 | about 28 |
| Book ahead | about 26 weeks | about 21 weeks | about 21 weeks |
Sharjah has more direct flights to Peshawar than Dubai but was about AED 69 more expensive on average, and much more expensive around Eid Al Adha in May. When Peshawar flights are full or expensive, flying to Islamabad and continuing by road is a common option, with far more flights at a similar average fare.
Flight times and baggage
Every direct departure from Dubai leaves in the early morning: the earliest at 03:20, landing at 06:20, and the latest at 05:40, landing at 08:40. That means leaving home around midnight, so plan sleep for children and elderly parents.
PIA and Emirates fares include a checked bag in economy. On fares without one, a first bag cost about AED 34. Taking a UAE phone home? Pakistan’s PTA registration rules are explained in our Dubai to Lahore guide.
Direct or one stop?
The cheapest one stop routing, through Riyadh, averaged about AED 1,138, around AED 277 less than direct. Most one stop trips connect in Jeddah (59%) or Doha (33%), and the quickest, through Muscat, takes about 7 hours 9 minutes. A stop can be worth it when direct seats are sold out.
Airlines on the route
PIA and Emirates fly direct from Dubai, and Air Arabia and PIA from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on PIA, Emirates and Air Arabia tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Peshawar ticket
At the average fare of AED 1,415, a return can be split into four Tabby payments of about AED 354. 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 or Sharjah to Peshawar quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Peshawar
When should I book Dubai to Peshawar for Eid Al Adha 2027?
This month. Eid Al Adha is expected around 16 or 17 May 2027, and fares were lowest about 26 weeks ahead, which falls in mid November 2026.
How many direct flights are there from Dubai to Peshawar?
About 6 a week, on PIA and Emirates. Sharjah adds about 10 a week on Air Arabia and PIA.
Why are all Dubai to Peshawar flights so early?
In the recent schedule every direct flight left Dubai between 03:20 and 05:40, landing in Peshawar between 06:20 and 08:40.
Is it cheaper to fly to Islamabad instead of Peshawar?
On average the fares are almost the same, about AED 1,413 to Islamabad and AED 1,415 to Peshawar, but Islamabad has far more flights to choose from.
Is a one way ticket to Peshawar good value?
Usually not. One way averaged about AED 723, half the average return of about AED 1,415.
Is Sharjah to Peshawar cheaper than Dubai?
Not on average. Sharjah averaged about AED 1,484 return, about AED 69 more, and was much more expensive in May.
Can I pay for my Peshawar 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.
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Fare data from KAYAK, checked 12 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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