Delhi-Dubai Direct Flights This Week Sell For Rs 14,500, Dubai-Delhi For Rs 38,400 Amid Middle East Conflict

With ongoing tensions in the Middle East, many travellers are wondering whether flights from India to Dubai are still operating - and whether it is safe to visit right now. While fewer people may be flying from Delhi to Dubai compared to the flow in the opposite direction, flights are still operating, and fares remain quite low. As leisure travel to the UAE declines amid the conflict, some passengers continue to fly for essential reasons, such as critical work, urgent medical care or family emergencies.

Currently, for March 11-15, one-way tickets from Delhi to Dubai start from Rs 14,500.

Are Flights From India To Dubai Operating?

Commercial flights between India and Dubai are currently operating, but are subject to the larger conflict scenario in the Middle East. Major airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Emirates and SpiceJet, continue to run direct services on the Delhi-Dubai-Delhi route.

However, normal flight operations do not automatically reflect the security situation for travellers. All airlines have been sending out advisories to inform passengers whether their flights are affected by the current conflict.

Here is a screenshot of Delhi-Dubai flights' status for March 9 and March 10 flights, as shared by FlightAware.

Photo Credit: FlightAware

Is It Safe To Go To Dubai Now?

At present, major government bodies advise against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai, due to the ongoing conflict and an unpredictable security environment.

Such advisories do not amount to a complete ban, but they do indicate that tourists should reconsider or delay non-essential trips.

Essential travel usually refers to necessary work, legal obligations, medical needs or urgent family reasons - not holidays or leisure travel.

Travellers should also be aware that going against these official advisories may affect travel insurance. Most insurers use government-issued "do not travel" or "avoid non-essential travel" warnings as the basis for approving or denying claims. If you travel despite these warnings, insurance coverage may not apply.

Anyone planning a trip needs to monitor the latest guidance issued by their respective government before departure.

What Are The Current Delhi-Dubai Airfares Like?

Delhi-Dubai Flight Prices (One Way): March 11-15

The following are the available flight prices, as checked on March 10, for direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dubai International Airport.

11 March

12 flights are currently available for Wednesday, including Air India, flydubai, SpiceJet, IndiGo and Emirates. The cheapest flight available is Air India for Rs 14,568.

12 March

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Emirates and flydubai are offering a total of 11 flights for this day. The cheapest fare is Rs 14,568 (Air India).

13 March

8 flights are available for March 13, including Air India, Emirates and SpiceJet. The lowest fare is Rs 14,568, while the highest fare is Rs 35,139 (Emirates).

Photo Credit: Air India

14 March

A total of 12 flights are currently available for March 14, with the carriers being Air India, SpiceJet, Emirates, and flydubai. The cheapest flight is for Rs 15,742 (Air India), while the most expensive flight is Rs 70,219 (Emirates).

15 March

For March 15, SpiceJet, flydubai, and Emirates are offering flights, with a total of 7 flight options, ranging from Rs 30,856 (SpiceJet) to Rs 79,636 (Emirates). Prices for March 15 are currently high. The least expensive flights for similar trips to Dubai usually cost between Rs 14,500 and Rs 25,000.

Photo Credit: SpiceJet

Based on the listed fares, Air India is offering the lowest one-way direct fares, priced at Rs 14,500.

Travellers are strongly advised to check with airlines before attempting to travel to or from Dubai.

Dubai To Delhi Flight Prices (One-Way)

Many stranded travellers in Dubai are actively looking for safe and affordable flights back to India. While Dubai Airport is currently operational, flight operations can be temporarily suspended if there is any safety risk amid the ongoing conflict.

A large number of Indian travellers continue to return home from Dubai each day. According to an update issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, over 52,000 Indian nationals successfully returned from the Gulf region between March 1 and 7, 2026.

As for fares, available flights currently start from around Rs 38,400.

Here Are The Cheapest Direct Flights Available From Dubai To Delhi For This Week:

March 11

9 flights are currently available for Wednesday, including SpiceJet, Air India, Emirates, IndiGo and flydubai. The cheapest available option is Rs 44,006 (SpiceJet).

Prices are currently high. The least expensive flights for similar trips to New Delhi usually cost between Rs 11,000 and Rs 20,500.

March 12

11 flights are currently available for March 12, including SpiceJet, Emirates, IndiGo, and flydubai. The cheapest flight option is IndiGo for Rs 40,582.

Photo Credit: IndiGo

March 13

A total of 5 flights - Air India, SpiceJet and Emirates - are available. The lowest fare is by Air India at Rs 42,757.

March 14

Air India, SpiceJet and flydubai are offering flights for Saturday. The cheapest option is Air India for Rs 43,006.

March 15

SpiceJet, Emirates and flydubai are offering flights for Sunday. The cheapest option is SpiceJet for Rs 38,432.

Photo Credit: SpiceJet

Latest Update From Dubai Airport Amid Iran Missile Threat

Air-raid sirens briefly sounded at Dubai Airport on Tuesday morning, prompting passengers and staff to move towards bomb shelters after UAE air defences detected incoming missiles and drones launched by Iran. A video recorded by a traveller showed crowds heading to the shelters, along with rows of empty check-in counters, indicating that airline staff had also been evacuated. Flight-tracking data showed several arriving aircraft placed in holding patterns near Fujairah and Al-Ain during the alert. Airport operations resumed roughly 30 minutes later.