Schnelle Antwort: February is the cheapest month to fly from the UAE on most routes: it was the cheapest month on 26 of the 47 routes we track from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. July is the most expensive, followed by May and December. Festivals shift the pattern on some routes, such as Dashain for Kathmandu and the wedding season for Amritsar and Jaipur. Booking 3 to 6 months ahead saved 20% to 64%.
We built this table from the 12 month fare data behind our route guides, covering 28 cities and all three main UAE airports. Each fare links to the full guide with airlines, flight times, the best day to fly and how to pay monthly.
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The pattern in one minute
- Günstigste Monate: February on 26 routes, September on 7, January and October on 5 each, November on 3.
- Dearest months: July on 19 routes, May on 14, December on 10.
- Summer costs about double on Kerala routes: Sharjah to Calicut averaged about AED 727 in October and AED 2,497 in July.
- Festivals beat school holidays on some routes: Kathmandu peaks in October (Dashain), Pakistan routes around Eid, Amritsar and Jaipur in the November and December wedding season.
- Es gibt Ausnahmen: Sharjah to Delhi was cheapest in December, the dearest month from Dubai.
Fares below are average returns over the past 12 months, with the cheapest month underneath. A dash means we do not have a guide for that airport yet.
Indien
| Stadt | Aus Dubai | Aus Abu Dhabi | Von Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | AED 1,359 September | AED 1,468 September | AED 1,282 Dezember | Dezember | Sharjah |
| Mumbai | AED 1,274 Februar | AED 1,316 Januar | AED 1,353 Februar | Dezember | Dubai |
| Chennai | AED 1,465 Februar | AED 1,343 Februar | - | July | Abu Dhabi |
| Bangalore | AED 1,539 Februar | AED 1,467 Februar | - | Dezember | Abu Dhabi |
| Hyderabad | AED 1,451 Februar | - | - | July | |
| Kochi | AED 1,538 Februar | AED 1,501 Februar | AED 1,537 Februar | July | Abu Dhabi |
| Trivandrum | AED 1,607 Februar | AED 1,559 Februar | AED 1,557 Oktober | July | Sharjah |
| Calicut | AED 1,583 Februar | AED 1,552 Februar | AED 1,489 Oktober | July | Sharjah |
| Lucknow | AED 1,481 Februar | - | - | Mai | |
| Jaipur | AED 1,538 September | - | - | Dezember | |
| Amritsar | AED 1,583 September | - | - | Dezember | |
| Goa | AED 1,433 Februar | - | - | Dezember |
Pakistan
| Stadt | Aus Dubai | Aus Abu Dhabi | Von Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | AED 1,137 Februar | AED 1,197 Februar | - | März | Dubai |
| Lahore | AED 1,367 Februar | - | AED 1,406 November | Eid months | Dubai |
| Islamabad | AED 1,413 Januar | AED 1,449 Februar | - | März | Dubai |
| Peshawar | AED 1,415 Januar | - | - | July | |
| Multan | AED 1,582 Februar | - | - | Mai | |
| Sialkot | AED 1,360 Februar | - | - | July |
Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka
| Stadt | Aus Dubai | Aus Abu Dhabi | Von Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | AED 1,860 Januar | - | - | Mai | |
| Kathmandu | AED 1,798 Januar | - | - | Oktober | |
| Kolumbus | AED 1,658 November | - | - | July |
Philippinen
| Stadt | Aus Dubai | Aus Abu Dhabi | Von Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | AED 2,088 Februar | AED 2,825 Februar | - | Dezember | Dubai |
| Cebu | AED 2,685 September | - | - | Dezember |
Naher Osten, Afrika und Europa
| Stadt | Aus Dubai | Aus Abu Dhabi | Von Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | AED 1,060 Oktober | - | - | Mai | |
| Kairo | AED 1,880 November | AED 1,559 Oktober | AED 1,495 September | Mai | Sharjah |
| Nairobi | AED 1,771 Februar | - | - | Mai | |
| Baku | AED 1,715 Februar | - | - | Mai | |
| London | AED 2,772 Oktober | AED 2,856 September | - | Mai | Dubai |
Which UAE airport is cheapest?
- Sharjah was cheapest for Delhi, Calicut and Cairo. For Cairo it saved about AED 385 on Dubai.
- Abu Dhabi was cheapest for Chennai and Bangalore, and close to Sharjah for Trivandrum and Kochi.
- Dubai was cheapest for Mumbai, Lahore and Manila. For Manila it saved about AED 740 on Abu Dhabi.
Book early: the biggest savings
| Route | Booking ahead saved | Buch über |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah to Delhi | Über 64% | 26 Wochen voraus |
| Sharjah nach Kairo | Über 47% | 26 Wochen voraus |
| Abu Dhabi nach London | Über 36% | 26 Wochen voraus |
| Dubai to Jaipur | Über 36% | 24 Wochen voraus |
| Von Dubai nach Goa | Über 33% | 12 Wochen voraus |
| Dubai to Lucknow | Über 32% | 14 Wochen voraus |
Savings compare fares booked that far ahead with fares booked in the last two weeks before departure.
Book any route and pay monthly
Found your month? We book every route in this table and UAE residents can split the fare with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan; we only need your phone number. Check the Freigepäck before you choose the cheapest fare. Fragen Sie uns über WhatsAppUnser Büro-WhatsApp-Kanal, +971 4 220 2133, beantwortet Fragen rund um die Uhr.
Method: average return fares and monthly medians from KAYAK route data for the past 12 months, checked in November 2026. Fares change daily, so treat these as a guide to timing, not a quote.
Cheapest month to fly FAQs
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai?
February, on most routes. In our data it was the cheapest month on 26 of 47 UAE routes, including most of India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
What is the most expensive month to fly from the UAE?
July, when the school summer holidays start, followed by May (around Eid Al Adha) and December.
Is Sharjah cheaper than Dubai for flights?
Sometimes. Sharjah was the cheapest UAE airport for Delhi, Calicut and Cairo, while Dubai was cheaper for Mumbai, Lahore and Manila. Check each route in the table.
Ist Abu Dhabi günstiger als Dubai?
For some cities. Abu Dhabi averaged less than Dubai for Chennai, Bangalore, Trivandrum and Cairo, and more for Delhi, Mumbai and Manila.
How far ahead should I book flights from the UAE?
Usually 3 to 6 months. On some routes booking about 26 weeks ahead saved a lot: around 64% on Sharjah to Delhi and 47% on Sharjah to Cairo, compared with the last two weeks.
Can I pay for flights monthly from the UAE?
Yes. UAE residents can book any of these routes with us and pay with Tabby, Tamara oder einen Kreditkartenplan mit einer Laufzeit von 3 bis 12 Monaten. Wir benötigen lediglich Ihre Telefonnummer.
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