Cheap Flights from Tiruchirapalli to Dubai

Those booking a trip from Tiruchirapalli to Dubai will be able to travel directly. Currently the only airline operating direct flights from Tiruchirapalli to Dubai is Air India Express, with all flights arriving at Dubai International Airport.

* This information is correct as of April 2019

Airport Information - Arriving

Dubai International Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports having handled close to 90 million travelers in 2018. The airport is located just 5 km from the center of Dubai and is set across three passenger terminals. If you are arriving on a flight with Air India Express you will be landing at Terminal 2 which isn’t yet connected to the Dubai metro network. However, this terminal is served by a complimentary shuttle bus running to both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 where you can then catch the metro. Alternatively, taxis are readily available outside of all passenger terminals and there are also plenty of car rental options available. All of the amenities and facilities you could possibly need can be found at the airport including leading designer and luxury stores, extensive duty-free shopping and several restaurants, cafés and eateries. Other luxuries available include free Wi-Fi access, many airport lounges and spa treatment centers.

Airport Information - Departing

Tiruchirapalli International Airport is located just 5 km from Tiruchirapalli and is set within a single passenger complex which handles both domestic and international operations. Plans are also under way to open up a brand-new terminal complex which will be able to handle over 3 million travelers each year. The current passenger terminal doesn’t offer all that much in terms of amenities and facilities, but all of the basics are available including a few cafés and eateries as well as travel and gift stores. You can use one of the airport lounges if you need somewhere more comfortable to wait for your flight.

What to Expect in Dubai

There are a wide variety of hotels in Dubai so you're sure to find something that suits your needs. Indian nationals traveling to the UAE will need to have arranged a visa ahead of time to enter the country. Although the cost of living in Dubai isn’t quite as high as other expensive cities around the world, you’ll still find that prices are considerably more expensive than Tiruchirapalli. The currency used in the UAE is the United Arab Emirates dirham, while the time zone is 1 hour and 30 minutes behind India. Temperatures are almost unbearable in the day during the summer when average highs exceed 40 degrees, but the weather is much more reasonable outside of the summer period.

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