How to get from Wellington to Dubai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Melbourne: about 21h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane and Christchurch. Two tickets from $1,092.

Flights from Wellington to Dubai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Melbourne
21h 5m
two tickets, via Auckland
$1,092
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,845 mi (14,234 km)
fastest
Via Melbourne
Australia
21h 5m
with the connection
Wellington to Melbourne flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Dubai flight 14h
two ticketsfrom $1,283
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 10m
with the connection
Wellington to Sydney flight 3h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Dubai flight 14h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,159
Via Auckland
21h 15m
with the connection
Wellington to Auckland flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Dubai flight 17h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,092
Via Brisbane
Australia
21h 25m
with the connection
Wellington to Brisbane flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Dubai flight 14h 20m
Via Christchurch
24h 8m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Christchurch to Dubai flight 20h 3m
two ticketsfrom $1,255

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Wellington 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 Wellington to Dubai?
Via Melbourne: 4h 5m to the connection, 14h after it, about 21h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Wellington to Dubai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $1,092. 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 Wellington and Dubai?
Melbourne (21h 5m total), Sydney (21h 10m total), Auckland (21h 15m total), Brisbane (21h 25m total) and Christchurch (24h 8m total).
How far is Dubai from Wellington?
8,845 mi (14,234 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.