London to Dubai with points & miles
Heathrow (LHR) to Dubai International (DXB) is about 5,497 km. Below is how the major programmes price this route. Prices are transparent estimates — for a recommendation tailored to your points, run it through the optimiser.
Estimate, not live availability
Our own estimate from flight distance — not published award charts or live seats. Taxes also reflect our estimate of each airline's surcharge level. Check seats with the airline before transferring points — transfers are final.
| Airline | Programme | Economy | Business | Amex pts (business) | Taxes | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Airways 1 stop via DOH | Avios | 25,000 | 51,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 51,000 1:1 · Up to 48 hours | £110 | 9h 2m est. |
| Emirates Nonstop | Skywards Miles | 25,000 | 50,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 100,000 2:1 · 2 working days | £145 | 7h 3m est. |
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| British Airways Nonstop · From 1 Nov 2026 | Avios | 25,000 | 50,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 50,000 1:1 · Instant | £345 | 7h 3m est. |
| Air France 1 stop via CDG · From 14 Oct 2026 | Flying Blue Miles | 25,000 | 51,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 51,000 1:1 · 4 working days | £155 | 8h 59m est. |
| Cathay Pacific 1 stop via HKG · From 1 Dec 2026 | Asia Miles | 61,000 | 132,500Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 132,500 1:1 · 3 working days | £245 | 20h 43m est. |
| Singapore Airlines 1 stop via SIN · From 24 Oct 2026 | KrisFlyer Miles | 65,000 | 142,000Estimate: Estimate, not live availability | 213,000 3:2 · 15 working days | £210 | 22h 6m est. |
Frequently asked
How many points do I need to fly London to Dubai in business class?
From around 51,000 Amex Membership Rewards points one-way with Qatar Airways — an estimated 51,000 Avios at Amex UK's 1:1 transfer ratio (up to 48 hours to arrive), plus roughly £110 in taxes and surcharges. Award prices are Slipstream estimates; Slipstream compares the options and tells you the best transfer route.
What is the best airline for London to Dubai?
On points, journey time, stops, taxes and value together, Qatar Airways (one stop, 9h 2m est.), Emirates (nonstop, 7h 3m est.) lead for business class. Slipstream scores them on value to you, not loyalty.
Miles prices are Slipstream's distance-based estimates, not live award inventory. Amex points use each partner's published Amex UK transfer ratio, rounded up to its transfer minimum and increment (checked 27 Sept 2026). Etihad Guest is no longer an Amex UK transfer partner (ended 22 Jun 2026), so it isn't listed. Always confirm availability and pricing with the airline before transferring points — Amex transfers are final. Journey times marked “est.” are estimates, not published schedules.
Which airlines fly this route: from Heathrow Airport, Hamad International Airport, Changi Airport, British Airways — London to Dubai fares, Air France — flight disruption notice, Cathay Pacific — Middle East passenger services (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0; checked 27 Sept 2026), with headline routes checked against the airlines' own sites.