Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Dubai International Airport (DXB) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from AMS to DXB take around 21 hours, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Dubai.

Upon your arrival in Dubai

Taxis are readily available just outside the arrivals hall and are the most convenient way to get to the city centre. You can also reach downtown Dubai in under 20 minutes via a Red Line train, while the Dubai RTA bus (line 27) also operates every half hour to Dubai Mall.

A Brief introduction to Dubai

A glittering paradise awash with luxury, Dubai is home to impressive architecture, delicious local cuisine, and a wide variety of exciting excursions.

Start your trip with the quintessential Dubai experience - by visiting the world famous sail-shaped Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 829.8 metres.

Shoppers will appreciate the many retail options available in the Emirati city, with local treasures available at the Souk Madinat bazaar and trendy wares at the Dubai Mall - the largest shopping complex in the world. While here, be sure to visit the cinema, VR park, haunted house, and countless restaurants.

Dubai also boasts a vast array of sleek rooftop terraces, shisha lounges, and hip cocktail bars. We recommend sampling some of the local cuisine, including favourites such as ‘luqaimat’ (hot sesame dumplings) or ‘chebab’ (pancakes topped with sour cheese and sweet date syrup).

Memorable experiences also await you outside the city. Be sure to enjoy the rolling sand dunes of the Arabian Desert, which are best experienced via one of the city’s many desert safaris.

Flying to Dubai with Cathay Pacific

Book your Amsterdam to Dubai flight with Cathay Pacific today to experience our signature standards of hospitality and service, with our attentive crew on hand during your flight to add a warm touch to the entire experience. During your flight, you can also sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with flavours from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list – each bottle has been handpicked to complement our dishes.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

Booking directly with Cathay Pacific means round-the-clock support and customised bookings – all with no hidden fees. Enjoy flexibility and support when you travel, and take advantage of exclusive offers and promotions like bank rebates and more.

Inflight experiences

You can discover a world of entertainment during your flight, with our inflight content library featuring a wide selection of Hollywood movies, TV box sets, Asian cinema classics, podcasts, and more. We are one of the first airlines to offer multi-season box sets, meaning you can binge-watch award-winning drama series starting from the pilot episode through to the latest season finale. Find out what’s playing on your flight.