Airfares Surge Across Dubai Routes

TDT | Manama

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Airfares from Dubai have surged sharply in recent weeks due to rising travel demand, higher jet fuel costs, and limited seat availability, according to aviation experts, with prices expected to remain elevated in the coming months.

Passengers departing from the UAE are already experiencing significant increases, with last-minute ticket prices climbing far above levels seen just two months ago.

A return flight from Dubai to Mumbai for travel this week is currently priced at around Dh4,230, compared to about Dh730 less than 60 days ago. Similarly, fares to London have risen sharply to Dh4,380, up from Dh1,209 previously.

Other long-haul destinations have also recorded steep increases, including Barcelona at Dh6,380, Lisbon at Dh3,667, San Francisco at Dh7,140, and New York at Dh7,770.

Even bookings made about a week in advance remain expensive, with Dubai–Mumbai fares around Dh1,560 and Dubai–London approximately Dh3,400, indicating sustained pressure on pricing.

Travel planned between April 18 and 25 shows slightly lower fares compared to last-minute tickets, but prices remain high overall. During this period, Dubai–Delhi is priced at Dh2,731, Dubai–London at Dh3,400, and Dubai–Barcelona at around Dh5,940.

Industry experts say the combination of strong demand, constrained capacity, and higher operational costs is likely to keep airfares elevated in the near term.