Fly to Dubai

More and more travellers are taking flights to Dubai from Frankfurt for business, pleasure or as a stopover on journeys to other destinations. As the fastest-growing city in the world, a visit to Dubai is the chance to see history in the making.

The city boasts dozens of opulent hotels and miles of golden sand to lounge upon, with facilities and attractions to suit the needs of fun-loving families and romantic honeymooners alike, while the shopping, dining and nightlife are first-rate. There are also many traditional attractions, including some fascinating museums and traditional Emirati houses, labyrinthine souks, and boat rides or walks along the breezy Dubai Creek at the heart of the old city.



Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Dubai from Frankfurt as there are so many things to do. Explore the bustling gold and spice souks north of the creek in the old city centre of Deira. Take an ‘abra’ boat across the creek and go bargain-hunting in Bur Dubai.

A little further south and you come to Sheikh Zayed Road, a multi-lane highway lined with futuristic skyscrapers, including the iconic Emirates Towers and the soaring Burj Khalifa – the tallest man-mad structure ever built at 828 metres high. At the foot of this giant tower is Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall. In addition to a plethora of shops and restaurants, you can savour a truly enthralling dancing fountain display and a huge indoor aquarium and ice rink.

Other attractions on flights to Dubai include desert safaris, dining along the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence, the Arabian souk-themed Madinat Jumeirah, world-class golf courses, aqua parks, nighclubs and skiing on real snow in the Mall of the Emirates.

Fly from Frankfurt

On flights to Dubai from Frankfurt, you will be leaving from one of Europe’s premier financial hubs. After the destruction of the Second World War, Frankfurt was rebuilt as a modern city. Many historic buildings, notably around the old town, were restored, creating an interesting meeting between traditional and modern architecture.

Due to its skyscrapers and modern skyline, Frankfurt has been dubbed 'Mainhattan' – as it lies on the River Main. But as the birthplace of writer Goethe, Frankfurt also prides itself on its cultural life with an abundance of theatre, opera and museums.

Frankfurt is located in the Hessen district on the River Main, with the city centre on the north side of the river. The buildings around picturesque Römerberg square were restored after the Second World War. The Alte Oper opera house and Goethe Haus are located nearby.



Sachsenhausen, with its cosy, cobbled streets is a lively area home to many bars and tavernas, including more than 100 apple-wine pubs for which Frankfurt is renowned.

Enjoy a meal or a cocktail with a view of Frankfurt's skyline in the Main Tower's 53rd floor bar and restaurant.  Active visitors can experience a different side of Frankfurt with the GrünGürtel hiking trail. The 72km circular route trail starts at Nied and leads through Frankfurt's parks and surrounding countryside.

Fly to Dubai via Abu Dhabi airport

While booking your flights to Dubai from Frankfurt and planning your itinerary, you might want to know more about the airport. Etihad flights to Dubai from Frankfurt land at Abu Dhabi airport, after which free transport to Dubai is provided for passengers.

As the airport is 20km outside Abu Dhabi, it takes just one hour to reach Dubai. For those taking flights to Dubai on Diamond First or Pearl Business class, a chauffeur-driven limousine will take you to Dubai if requested in advance.

Here is some information on Abu Dhabi airport:

When you touch down in Abu Dhabi you will be welcomed at Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500

On flights to Dubai from Frankfurt, you will leave from Frankfurt Airport, otherwise known as Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airport is 12km southwest of the city centre and is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe and the ninth busiest worldwide in 2009. In addition, Frankfurt Airport serves the most international destinations in the world.

There are two passenger terminals at Frankfurt Airport for flights to Frankfurt from Abu Dhabi. Terminal 1 is divided into concourses A, B and C and Terminal 2 is divided into concourses D and E.

Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers have a dedicated lounge at their disposal at Frankfurt Airport: the Etihad Airways Diamond First & Pearl Business Class Lounge.

• Airport Code - FRA
• Airport Name - Frankfurt International Airport
• City - Frankfurt
• Country - DE
• Country Abbrev - DE
• Time Zone – GMT +1.0
• Telephone +49 69 6900