KLM and Air France are currently offering cheap premium economy tickets to Dubai from various European countries. The cheapest country is Sweden, where tickets cost less than €640. However, this is sadly a light fare, which merely includes 2 pieces of hand luggage. Checked baggage is not included. The classic fare, which then has 2 x 23 kg of checked luggage included, costs €150 more.
You can depart from the following cities for up to €900:
- From Gothenburg: €637 (~SEK 7,237)
- From Stockholm: €638 (~SEK 7,249)
- From Budapest: €726 (~HUF 286,658)
- From Lisbon: €763
- From Copenhagen: €782 (~DKK 5,833)
- From Bucharest: €806
- From Luxembourg: €808
- From Porto: €812
- From Madrid: €819
- From Barcelona: €819
- From Brussels: €823
- From Dublin: €838
- From London: €900 (~£762)
- and more…
The availability is quite good all year long, except during holiday periods. Feel free to use our search form to try out a couple of dates:
You can either fly with Air France via Paris or KLM via Amsterdam. Both airlines use a Boeing 777, though KLM also uses a Boeing 787 on some dates. The long-haul flight to Dubai takes around 6h30.
KLM has recently added a small premium economy cabin to most of its Boeing long-haul planes. The seats are among the best on the market, the service is good, and you also get SkyPriority services at the airport. However, there is a big downside to flying with KLM: Except on US flights, KLM’s premium economy includes no free luggage.
Air France has two different types of premium economy seats. The seats in their Boeing planes do not recline in the conventional sense but instead slide forward. This can be a bonus, especially on a day-flight since you’re not disturbed by the person sitting in front of you. Tall passengers, however, have difficulties sleeping, as “reclining” leads to very limited leg room. The seats in Airbus A350 planes are better and are closer to the competition. Air France’s premium economy, however, has a major downside that has nothing to do with the seats: The cheapest fare includes 0 checked luggage to most destinations! Furthermore, the service and catering are often disappointing.
Search & Book
The fare rules merely state a minimum stay requirement of 6 days (or a Sunday) and that you need to book at least 14 days before departure. While the tickets are non-refundable, you can modify your booking for a fee of €250 (+ the price difference).
You can use Google Flights to find available dates from your city. Be aware that Google Flights’ calendar displays higher prices than what KLM charges on its website. The availability seems to be pretty good all year long.
Miles & Points
The economy class feeder flights within Europe are issued in booking class Y, while the long-haul premium economy tickets are issued in booking class A. To give you a rough idea, flying from Stockholm via Amsterdam in both directions would get you:
- 11,426 RDM + 1,892 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 8,498 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 7,856 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 7,856 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 7,856 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 7,856 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 7,856 Miles on ITA Volare
- 7,140 Award Miles + 120 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 5,212 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 4,712 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 4,644 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 4,644 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 4,644 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 4,644 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 4,644 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 2,084 Award Miles + 42 XP on Flying Blue
Destination
Information & Tips for Dubai
Thanks to oil billions, Dubai has created a world of splendour and glitter that is second to none. Whether it’s an artificial island or skiing in the desert, everything is possible there. Thanks to Emirates, there are non-stop flights to many destinations worldwide, from Europe you can reach Dubai within 5-6 hours even with cheap flights.
The Best Time to Visit
Dubai reaches temperatures of up to 45° in summer, and even in winter, the weather is hot. The best time to travel is from November to March when temperatures are comparatively low.
From the airport to the city
A taxi from the airport to Jumeirah Beach (where many hotels are located) costs around €13 – €17. By metro, the journey to Burj Khalifa takes about 20 minutes and costs only €1.
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