Quick answer: Dubai to Dhaka averaged about AED 1,860 return over the past 12 months. January was the cheapest month (about AED 1,590) and May and June, around Eid Al Adha, the most expensive (about AED 1,960). Sharjah to Dhaka averaged about AED 96 less, and a one stop ticket about AED 500 less than direct.
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Short answers
- Eid Al Adha 2027? Eid is expected around 16 or 17 May 2027. The best booking window on this route is about 26 weeks ahead, which is now, so book this month.
- Eid Al Fitr 2027? Expected around 9 or 10 March 2027. Book as soon as you can.
- Cheapest month: January. Most expensive: May and June.
- Cheapest day: Tuesday from Dubai, Thursday from Sharjah.
- Biggest saving: a one stop ticket, about AED 1,390 return against about AED 1,888 direct, if you can accept a longer trip.
- Going to Chittagong or Sylhet? Those routes were cheapest in December, not January. See the airport table below.
Fares at a glance
| Detail | Dubai to Dhaka | Sharjah to Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Average return | AED 1,860 | AED 1,764 |
| Typical range | AED 1,641 to 2,011 | AED 1,662 to 1,896 |
| Cheapest month | January (AED 1,590) | January (AED 1,656) |
| Most expensive month | May (AED 1,961) and June (AED 1,958) | May (AED 1,925) |
| Cheapest day | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Best time to book | About 26 weeks ahead | About 17 weeks ahead |
| Direct flights a week | Emirates about 21, flydubai about 14, US-Bangla about 7, plus Biman | Air Arabia about 21, US-Bangla about 7, Biman about 1 |
| Direct flight time | About 4 h 30 min | About 4 h 27 min |
Sources: KAYAK route data for Dubai to Dhaka and Sharjah to Dhaka, prices for the past 12 months and flight counts for the past 3 months, checked 11 November 2026.
Choosing the right dates matters more than booking early
On this route, booking at the ideal time saved only about 6% compared with booking in the last two weeks. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive months was much bigger, about 23%. So the date you fly matters more than when you book. The most expensive months last year were May and June, when Eid Al Adha fell in late May 2026. In 2027 both Eids move about 11 days earlier.
| Holiday | Expected date | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Eid Al Fitr 2027 | Around 9 or 10 March 2027 | Higher fares around the holiday (expected) |
| Eid Al Adha 2027 | Around 16 or 17 May 2027 | The year’s peak: May was the most expensive month last year |
| UAE school summer | From 2 July 2027 | Busy for families (expected) |
| Low season | January | Cheapest month from Dubai, about AED 1,590 return |
Dhaka, Chittagong or Sylhet?
Many Bangladeshi families in the UAE come from Chittagong or Sylhet. Flying straight there saves a long domestic journey, but the fares and the cheap months are different.
| Route | Average return | Cheapest month | Most expensive month | Direct flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Dhaka | AED 1,860 | January (AED 1,590) | May (AED 1,961) | About 42 a week plus Biman |
| Sharjah to Dhaka | AED 1,764 | January (AED 1,656) | May (AED 1,925) | About 29 a week |
| Dubai to Chittagong | AED 1,991 | December (AED 1,726) | May (AED 2,354) | flydubai and US-Bangla about 7 each, Biman about 3 |
| UAE to Sylhet | AED 2,088 | December (AED 1,917) | July (AED 2,335) | Biman only, about 3 a week |
- Chittagong averaged about AED 130 more than Dhaka, but it was cheapest in December, when Dhaka is not.
- Sylhet has the fewest direct flights, only about 3 a week with Biman, so book early if you need a specific day.
- Sylhet was most expensive in July, so summer travellers to Sylhet should book well ahead.
Sources: KAYAK route data for Dubai to Chittagong and UAE to Sylhet, checked 11 November 2026.
Direct or one stop?
This is one of the few routes from the UAE where a connection saves real money: one stop tickets through Muscat averaged about AED 1,390 return against about AED 1,888 for direct flights, a gap of about AED 500. The shortest one stop option took about 7 hours, around 2.5 hours longer than flying direct. For a worker travelling alone outside Eid weeks, that saving can be worth it. For families or Eid travel, direct is usually the safer choice. Keep both flights on one ticket so your bag goes through.
Airlines on the route
Emirates and flydubai run most of the direct Dubai to Dhaka flights, with US-Bangla and Biman Bangladesh also flying direct. From Sharjah, Air Arabia flies about 21 times a week. Fares differ mainly in checked baggage, so compare the total with the bags you plan to take. Read our Biman Bangladesh Airlines guide for monthly payment options.
Paying monthly for your Dhaka ticket
If a return ticket comes to AED 1860, the average fare above, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 465. UAE residents can also use Tamara, or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD. We only need your phone number to send the payment link. Get a Dubai to Dhaka quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Dhaka
When should I book Dubai to Dhaka for Eid Al Adha 2027?
Now. Eid Al Adha is expected around 16 or 17 May 2027, and on this route the best booking window has been about 26 weeks ahead.
Is Sharjah to Dhaka cheaper than Dubai to Dhaka?
Yes, slightly. Sharjah averaged about AED 1,764 return against about AED 1,860 from Dubai over the past 12 months.
Is a one stop flight to Dhaka cheaper than a direct flight?
Usually, yes. One stop tickets through Muscat averaged about AED 1,390 return against about AED 1,888 direct, but the trip takes around 2.5 hours longer.
Is it cheaper to fly to Chittagong or Sylhet instead of Dhaka?
Not on average. Dubai to Chittagong averaged about AED 1,991 and UAE to Sylhet about AED 2,088, against about AED 1,860 to Dhaka. Both were cheapest in December.
Which month is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Dhaka?
January, at about AED 1,590 return. May and June were the most expensive.
Can I pay for my Dhaka ticket in installments?
Yes. UAE residents can book through us and pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month bank card plan.
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Fare data from KAYAK, checked 11 November 2026. Eid dates are expected dates from the Astronomy Centre, reported by Khaleej Times, and depend on the moon sighting. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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