Quick answer: Dubai to Hyderabad averaged about AED 1,451 return over the past 12 months, and about AED 662 one way. February was the cheapest month (about AED 1,219 return) and July the most expensive (about AED 1,847). Sharjah to Hyderabad averaged about AED 1,318, roughly AED 133 less than from Dubai.
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: February, about AED 1,219 return from Dubai.
- Most expensive: July (about AED 1,847) and December (about AED 1,564).
- Cheapest day: Wednesday from Dubai, Thursday from Sharjah.
- When to book: about 24 weeks ahead from Dubai, but only about 7 weeks ahead from Sharjah.
- Flight time: about 3 hours 32 minutes direct. Hyderabad is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines from Dubai: Emirates (21 flights a week), IndiGo (7), flydubai (6) and Air India Express. From Sharjah: IndiGo and Air Arabia.
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Hyderabad | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,451 |
| Typical return range | 1,299 to 1,754 |
| Average one way | about 662 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,238 |
| February (cheapest month) | 1,219 |
| December | 1,564 |
| July (most expensive) | 1,847 |
Sharjah is the better airport for most Hyderabad trips
Hyderabad is one of the few Indian routes where Sharjah has been clearly cheaper all year.
| From Dubai (DXB) | From Sharjah (SHJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,451 | AED 1,318 |
| Cheapest month | February, AED 1,219 | February, AED 1,047 |
| Most expensive month | July, AED 1,847 | July, AED 1,862 |
| Cheapest day | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Book ahead | about 24 weeks | about 7 weeks |
The booking window is the bigger difference. From Dubai, fares were lowest about 24 weeks out; from Sharjah, about 7 weeks out. If you are planning less than two months ahead, Sharjah is usually where the value is. In July both airports are expensive, so the airport choice matters less than booking early.
Almost every flight is overnight
About half of the direct departures from Dubai are at night and a third in the evening; only about 1% leave in the morning. The earliest leaves at 03:30 and lands at 07:02; the latest leaves at 23:10 and lands at 02:42.
- Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is outside the city. A taxi to the centre took about 45 minutes, and longer at peak times.
- For a 02:42 arrival, book your hotel from the night before, or arrange a family pickup in advance.
- Travelling with young children? A 03:30 departure from Dubai means leaving home around midnight, so a later flight can be worth a small fare difference.
Direct or one stop?
Direct returns averaged about AED 1,459. The cheapest one stop option, through Bahrain, averaged about AED 1,323, a saving of only about AED 136. The quickest one stop routing, through Ahmedabad, takes about 8 hours 11 minutes one way against about 3 hours 32 minutes direct. On this route, direct is usually worth the small difference.
A good one way deal to look out for: Air India Express has sold the direct overnight flight, leaving Dubai at 23:10, for AED 595.
Festival dates for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Sankranti 2027 (14 and 15 January): the 24 week window has passed, so book now. January is otherwise the quietest month on this route.
- Summer 2027: April has the most travellers, about 42% above normal, and July the highest fares. April 2027 dates are already inside the 24 week window, so book them now; book July trips by late January 2027.
- Dussehra 2027 (9 October): book by late April 2027.
- Diwali 2027 (29 October): book by mid May 2027.
Airlines on the route
Emirates, IndiGo, flydubai and Air India Express fly direct from Dubai, and IndiGo and Air Arabia from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on Emirates, IndiGo and Air India Express tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Hyderabad ticket
At the average Dubai fare of AED 1,451, a return becomes four Tabby payments of about AED 363. Tamara is available too, and so are 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 give us a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai or Sharjah to Hyderabad quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Hyderabad
Is Sharjah to Hyderabad cheaper than Dubai to Hyderabad?
Yes, in the past year. Sharjah averaged about AED 1,318 return against about AED 1,451 from Dubai.
How late can I book a cheap Sharjah to Hyderabad ticket?
Fares from Sharjah were lowest about 7 weeks before departure, much later than the 24 week window from Dubai.
Is there a daytime flight from Dubai to Hyderabad?
Very few. Only about 1% of departures leave in the morning. Most leave at night or in the evening.
When should I book Dubai to Hyderabad for Sankranti 2027?
Now. Sankranti falls on 14 and 15 January 2027, and the best booking window has already passed.
How long does it take from Hyderabad airport to the city?
About 45 minutes by taxi, longer in heavy traffic.
What is the cheapest one way fare from Dubai to Hyderabad?
About AED 662 on average. A recent direct deal on Air India Express was AED 595.
Can I pay for my Hyderabad 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 11 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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