Looking for flights from Dubai with minimal travel time? Start booking your holiday now to one of these 7 getaway destinations that are less than 5 hours from DXB… here we go!
1. Goa
Why you should go: With quick and easy flights from Dubai, Goa is the perfect gateway to India for first-time visitors. An epicenter of relaxation, it features countless beaches — each with their own vibes and fascinating history. Hop on a scooter to explore the coast before enjoying drinks and spiced up seafood at Curlies Beach Shack — when it comes to nightlife, Goa remains a legendary spot to party until sunrise.
Flight time: 3 hours 10 minutes
2. Istanbul
Why you should go: Straddling two continents on the Bosphorus strait, Istanbul is full of history around every corner — from the grandeur of Topkapi Palace to the stunning domes of the Blue Mosque. Whether you want to experience a 17th century bathhouse at Sultanahmet Hamami or sample döner kebab from the Beyoğlu district, Istanbul never ceases to delight.
Flight time: 5 hours
3. Kathmandu
Why you should go: While the Nepalese capital is still rebuilding after a devastating earthquake in 2015, visitors can still expect warm hospitality and jaw-dropping natural landscape. Visit the sublime Swayambhunath temple before taking a stroll in Swapna Bagaicha, also known as the Garden of Dreams. Poetically known as “where earth and heaven meet”— there’s simply no other place like it.
Flight time: 3 hours 45 minutes
4. Seychelles
Why you should go: Strap on your sandals for a slice of paradise in Seychelles, an island escape home to tropical rainforests, mountains and heavenly beaches including Anse Intendance, a popular surf spot with turquoise waters. Make a day-trip to the idyllic village of Baie Lazare or meet giant tortoises on Curieuse Island — the Seychelles is a picture-postcard destination that lives up to the hype.
Flight time: 4 hours 35 minutes
5. Sri Lanka
Why you should go: Not only is Sri Lanka incredibly affordable, it’s also one of the world’s most scenic places. The landscape and wildlife here are breathtakingly diverse… for unforgettable adventures, go jungle trekking on Adam’s Peak to visit sacred shrines — or make a splash at Bambarakanda Falls, the tallest waterfall on the island.
Flight time: 4 hours 15 minutes
6. Maldives
Why you should go: Dreaming of spending your nights in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives? Made up of 26 pristine atolls that have spawned a million screensavers, this island paradise is rich with bucket list adventures — from diving with whale sharks in Maaya Thila to walking on a glow-in-the-dark beach on Vaadhoo Island.
Flight time: 4 hours 5 minutes
7. Beirut
Why you should go: With a well-deserved reputation for nighttime revelry, head to Beirut’s Hamra Street for a crash-course on partying Lebanese-style. After grabbing a manakish sandwich at Barbar, ride the teleferic cable car up the mountain to visit the Jeita Grotto limestone caves, or make a day-trip to Baalbeck to walk in the shadows of colossal Roman temples — the dazzling sights here date back millenia.
Flight time: 3 hours 34 minutes
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