Star Alliance member Swiss is offering first class flights from Budapest to Dubai, starting at €2,639 (~HUF 1,027,210). The fare includes three checked bags of up to 32 kg each, all kinds of priority services on the ground and access to Swiss’ First Class lounges in Zurich. Departures are available in June and July 2026.
You can also fly from Warsaw and Prague for slightly more than €3,000.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of up to 28 days. It will forward you to Trip.com or Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. The fare of €2,650 is broadly available on Trip.com. While on most dates it is the cheapest option, there are other dates on which you can find cheaper tickets on Skyscanner. Be sure to compare prices before booking.
We have filtered out all flights with an overnight layover in Zurich. If you don’t mind spending a night in Switzerland, availability is even broader.
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For the flights to Zurich, you will either be sitting Swiss’ European business class, while you’ll be on board an Airbus A330 aircraft on the long-haul flight to Dubai. A longer stop in Zurich may be advisable, as you can enjoy Swiss’ dedicated first class lounge at the airport.
SWISS First Class
In SWISS’ first class, you’ll be served excellent food in a comfortable seat that can be turned into a
Travel-Dealz author Dennis was able to test SWISS’ first class product. You can read his review here:
Most Europeans citizens can enter the United Arab Emirates for 90 days without a visa, if visiting for touristic or business purposes.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not state how long the fare will remain available. The minimum stay requirement is 3 days (or a Sunday), and you can stay a maximum of 12 months. Availability is best in June and July 2026, with individual flight dates popping up in December 2025.
The fare of €2,650 is broadly available on Trip.com. While on most dates it is the cheapest option, there are other dates on which you can find cheaper tickets on Skyscanner. We recommend using Google Flights to preview availability and comparing prices before booking, though most prices are shown at a higher price of €3,000.
If you are not using our calendar above, you can search for suitable flight dates there. In any case, we strongly recommend purchasing your tickets directly from SWISS.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Miles & Points
In first class, flights are issued in booking class A. The business class flights within Europe are issued in booking class J. You will receive the following number of miles:
- 19,778 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 19,778 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 19,778 Miles on ITA Volare
- 14,252 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 13,852 Award Miles + 2,770 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 13,852 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 13,652 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 13,352 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 13,352 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 13,352 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 13,352 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 10,390 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 10,390 Points + 2,078 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 10,190 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 10,140 Miles on Asiana Club
- 10,140 Award Miles + 5,070 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 9,890 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 8,714 Award Miles + 680 Points on Miles&More
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If you’re looking to earn a frequent flyer status with these flights, feel free to use our status calculator to see which program suits you best:
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Information & Tips for Dubai
Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and major attractions like the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and desert tours. The currency is the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED), and card payments are widely accepted. Prices can be high, especially for accommodation and attractions, though budget options exist. The weather is hot for most of the year, with extreme heat from June to September, while the cooler months from November to March are more suitable for travel.
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