Heathrow → Dubai flight delays
HEATHROW → DUBAI · all airlines · 6,668 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
28%of the time, by +45 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
72%
Delayed 3h+
0.4%
Cancelled
3.4%
Avg when late
+45m
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When does HEATHROW → DUBAI run late?
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Delays peak in March (41% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → DUBAI?
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Dubai flight delayed?
About 28% of HEATHROW → DUBAI flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 45 minutes when they do, based on 6,668 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → DUBAI?
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, delayed 20% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → DUBAI?
March is the worst, with 41% of flights delayed, while November is the most reliable at 14%.
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