How to get from Queenstown to Dubai: connecting flights, about 20h 30m total

Flights from Queenstown to Dubai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Melbourne: 20h 30m
two tickets, via Auckland: $1,107
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 8,552 mi (13,763 km)

fastest

Via Melbourne

Australia

20h 30m

with the connection

Queenstown to Melbourne flight 3h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Melbourne to Dubai flight 14h

two ticketsfrom $1,201

Via Sydney

Australia

20h 45m

with the connection

Queenstown to Sydney flight 3h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Sydney to Dubai flight 14h 25m

two ticketsfrom $1,166

Via Brisbane

Australia

21h 10m

with the connection

Queenstown to Brisbane flight 3h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Brisbane to Dubai flight 14h 20m

two ticketsfrom $1,269

Via Auckland

22h

with the connection

Queenstown to Auckland flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Auckland to Dubai flight 17h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,107

Via Christchurch

24h 13m

with the connection

Queenstown to Christchurch flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Christchurch to Dubai flight 20h 3m

two ticketsfrom $1,294

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Dubai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, March, April, November and December, +24° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan

+24° +16° +22° 2 days

Feb

+25° +17° +22° 2 days

Mar

+29° +19° +24° 0 days

Apr

+33° +22° +26° 1 days

May

+36° +25° +30° 0 days

Jun

+40° +28° +33° 0 days

Jul

+41° +31° +34° 0 days

Aug

+41° +31° +34° 0 days

Sep

+39° +29° +34° 0 days

Oct

+35° +26° +32° 0 days

Nov

+31° +22° +29° 1 days

Dec

+27° +18° +25° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Queenstown to cities closest to Dubai

Queenstown to Melbourne Melbourne: 7,248 mi (11,665 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 30m from $175 Queenstown to Brisbane Brisbane: 7,444 mi (11,980 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 50m from $349 Queenstown to Sydney Sydney: 7,487 mi (12,049 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 20m from $184 Queenstown to Christchurch Christchurch: 8,740 mi (14,066 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 10m from $82 Queenstown to Auckland Auckland: 8,825 mi (14,202 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 50m from $60 Queenstown to Wellington Wellington: 8,845 mi (14,234 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 20m from $105

To Dubai from cities closest to Queenstown

Christchurch to Dubai Christchurch: 219 mi (352 km) from Queenstown, flight 20h 3m from $1,135 Auckland to Dubai Auckland: 646 mi (1,040 km) from Queenstown, flight 17h 10m from $585 Sydney to Dubai Sydney: 1,207 mi (1,943 km) from Queenstown, flight 14h 25m from $461 Melbourne to Dubai Melbourne: 1,323 mi (2,129 km) from Queenstown, flight 14h from $440 Brisbane to Dubai Brisbane: 1,490 mi (2,398 km) from Queenstown, flight 14h 20m from $547 Adelaide to Dubai Adelaide: 1,729 mi (2,782 km) from Queenstown, flight 13h 10m from $602

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Queenstown to Dubai?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Melbourne.

What is the fastest way to fly from Queenstown to Dubai?

Via Melbourne: 3h 30m to the connection, 14h after it, about 20h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Queenstown to Dubai with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $1,107. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Queenstown and Dubai?

Melbourne (20h 30m total), Sydney (20h 45m total), Brisbane (21h 10m total), Auckland (22h total) and Christchurch (24h 13m total).

How far is Dubai from Queenstown?

8,552 mi (13,763 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.