Bangkok to Dubaiaward flights
Compare 9 loyalty programs for Bangkok to Dubai award flights, with economy seats from 22,500 points.
Route snapshot
Bangkok to Dubai is a long-haul Thailand–UAE corridor, and nonstop award space shows up on Emirates. It's priced by nine programs, and economy starts at 22,500 points on a routing that includes Oman Air. The lowest price comes through Air France-KLM Flying Blue, not Oman Air's own program, so it pays to look past the obvious choice before transferring anything. Pricing for all nine programs on BKK–DXB is laid out below.
- Route
- BKK to DXB
- Direct service
- 35 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 14
- Best economy price
- From 22,500 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 73,400 pts
- Best first class price
- From 86,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 Oman AirWY | 22,500Lowest | 73,400Lowest | Not available |
 Qatar AirwaysQR | 27,000pts | Not available | 86,000Lowest |
 SriLankan AirlinesUL | 28,200pts | 73,400Lowest | Not available |
 Cathay PacificCX | 34,700pts | 90,000pts | Not available |
 EmiratesEK | 35,000pts | 116,000pts | Not available |
 Singapore AirlinesSQ | 35,000pts | 75,000pts | Not available |
Kenya AirwaysKQ | 37,000pts | 110,000pts | Not available |
 Air IndiaAI | 40,000pts | 75,000pts | Not available |
Gulf AirGF | 40,000pts | 75,000pts | Not available |
Thai AirwaysTG | 41,140pts | 79,640pts | Not available |
Award pricing by month
When award seats between Bangkok and Dubai price cheapest over the next year.
| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | No award data |
| Nov 2026 | No award data |
| Dec 2026 | No award data |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | 22,500 |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
Airlines with award seats on this route
5 airlines with award seats between Bangkok and Dubai, nonstop or connecting.
Cathay PacificCXEmiratesEKQatar AirwaysQRSingapore AirlinesSQ
Turkish AirlinesTKRoute guide
Quick facts and tips for booking Bangkok to Dubai with points.
- 3,050 miles
- ~6h 35m flight
- -3h time difference
- Data Oct 2026 – Aug 2027
About this route
Bangkok to Dubai is served by Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and 11 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 9 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 22,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Bangkok–Dubai Flights
Flying Bangkok to Dubai covers about 3,050 miles, linking Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with Dubai International Airport (DXB); a nonstop takes roughly 6h35, with winds moving it either way. Emirates carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. The Airbus A380-800 shows up on those nonstop award segments. About 15% of the award options in the data are nonstop.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Bangkok–Dubai runs over six hours in the air, long enough that the cabin shapes the whole booking. The cheapest economy seat connects once; skipping the connection means an economy nonstop on Emirates at a higher price. The economy floor adds about $144 in taxes and fees, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Business runs about 3.3 times the economy price. Bank points transfer to Air France-KLM Flying Blue; check for a transfer bonus, then confirm the seat before moving them.
Best Points & Miles Programs
Air France-KLM Flying Blue is cheapest in economy at 22,500 points. Qantas Frequent Flyer wins business class at 73,400 points. Virgin Australia Velocity lists first class from 86,000 points, but the fare connects, which usually means first on one leg only; read every segment. Among the remaining six programs, Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and Avianca LifeMiles are good places to cross-check.
Airlines & Routing Options
On points, the Bangkok–Dubai nonstop belongs to Emirates alone in the data. Off the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data route through Singapore and Doha.
Route Information
About 3,050 miles, roughly 6h35 nonstop. Dubai is 3 hours behind Bangkok. The data runs October 2026–August 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Pricing the round trip? Dubai to Bangkok is tracked separately, and awards can price differently each way. Before transferring points, confirm the arrival airport: Dubai awards can also land at Sharjah (SHJ). If saver space disappears, a route alert flags it when new seats load.
Booking tips for this route
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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