The Golden Rule: Mid-Week Magic
Tuesday
The global standard for cheap prices. Airlines release sales Monday night.
-18% avg priceWednesday
Low demand. Business travelers fly Mon/Thu. Tourists fly Fri.
-15% avg priceWhy Avoid Weekends?
Flights departing Dubai on Friday evenings and Sundays are the most expensive. This caters to the expatriate workforce traveling for short weekend trips or returning home. By shifting your trip from Friday to Thursday, or Sunday to Monday, you can save significant money.
Best Time of Day to Fly
- Cheapest: 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Red-eye flights)
- Average: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Mid-day lull)
- Most Expensive: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (After work rush)
Seasonal Trends in UAE
Cheapest MonthMay (Shoulder season, post-Easter, pre-Summer heat)
Most Expensive MonthDecember (Christmas/New Year/Winter Break)
The "Ramadan Effect"
During the holy month of Ramadan, flight patterns shift. Outbound flights from UAE often see a price drop during the first two weeks of Ramadan as business travel slows down. However, prices skyrocket for the Eid Al Fitr holidays at the end of the month.