Respuesta rápida: 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
- Meses más baratos: 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.
- Existen excepciones: 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.
India
| Ciudad | De Dubai | Desde Abu Dabi | Desde Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | AED 1,359 Septiembre | AED 1,468 Septiembre | AED 1,282 Diciembre | Diciembre | Sharjah |
| Mumbai | AED 1,274 Febrero | AED 1,316 Enero | AED 1,353 Febrero | Diciembre | Dubai |
| Chennai | AED 1,465 Febrero | AED 1,343 Febrero | – | Julio | Abu Dhabi |
| Bangalore | AED 1,539 Febrero | AED 1,467 Febrero | – | Diciembre | Abu Dhabi |
| Hyderabad | AED 1,451 Febrero | – | – | Julio | |
| Kochi | AED 1,538 Febrero | AED 1,501 Febrero | AED 1,537 Febrero | Julio | Abu Dhabi |
| Trivandrum | AED 1,607 Febrero | AED 1,559 Febrero | AED 1,557 Octubre | Julio | Sharjah |
| Calicut | AED 1,583 Febrero | AED 1,552 Febrero | AED 1,489 Octubre | Julio | Sharjah |
| Lucknow | AED 1,481 Febrero | – | – | MayO | |
| Jaipur | AED 1,538 Septiembre | – | – | Diciembre | |
| Amritsar | AED 1,583 Septiembre | – | – | Diciembre | |
| Goa | AED 1,433 Febrero | – | – | Diciembre |
Pakistan
| Ciudad | De Dubai | Desde Abu Dabi | Desde Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi | AED 1,137 Febrero | AED 1,197 Febrero | – | Marzo | Dubai |
| Lahore | AED 1,367 Febrero | – | AED 1,406 Noviembre | Eid months | Dubai |
| Islamabad | AED 1,413 Enero | AED 1,449 Febrero | – | Marzo | Dubai |
| Peshawar | AED 1,415 Enero | – | – | Julio | |
| Multan | AED 1,582 Febrero | – | – | MayO | |
| Sialkot | AED 1,360 Febrero | – | – | Julio |
Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka
| Ciudad | De Dubai | Desde Abu Dabi | Desde Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacca | AED 1,860 Enero | – | – | MayO | |
| Katmandú | AED 1,798 Enero | – | – | Octubre | |
| Colombo | AED 1,658 Noviembre | – | – | Julio |
Philippines
| Ciudad | De Dubai | Desde Abu Dabi | Desde Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | AED 2,088 Febrero | AED 2,825 Febrero | – | Diciembre | Dubai |
| Cebu | AED 2,685 Septiembre | – | – | Diciembre |
Oriente Medio, África y Europa
| Ciudad | De Dubai | Desde Abu Dabi | Desde Sharjah | Dearest month | Cheapest airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | AED 1,060 Octubre | – | – | MayO | |
| El Cairo | AED 1,880 Noviembre | AED 1,559 Octubre | AED 1,495 Septiembre | MayO | Sharjah |
| San | AED 1,771 Febrero | – | – | MayO | |
| Baku | AED 1,715 Febrero | – | – | MayO | |
| Londres | AED 2,772 Octubre | AED 2,856 Septiembre | – | MayO | 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
| Ruta | Booking ahead saved | Book about |
|---|---|---|
| Sharjah to Delhi | Acerca 64% | 26 semanas por delante |
| De Sharjah a El Cairo | Acerca 47% | 26 semanas por delante |
| De Abu Dabi a Londres | Acerca 36% | 26 semanas por delante |
| Dubai to Jaipur | Acerca 36% | 24 semanas por delante |
| De Dubái a Goa | Acerca 33% | 12 semanas por delante |
| Dubai to Lucknow | Acerca 32% | 14 semanas por delante |
Savings compare fares booked that far ahead with fares booked in the last two weeks before departure.
Book any route and pay monthly
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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.
¿Es Abu Dhabi más barato que 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 o un plan de tarjeta de crédito de 3 a 12 meses. Solo necesitamos su número de teléfono.
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