Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 22,000 miles one way with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates and SWISS. The two airports are 2,961 miles (4,766 km) apart. SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 77 ways to fly it with one stop, through Belgrade, Ljubljana and Zagreb and more.
How many miles ZRH to DXB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 22,000 | $96.70β1,075 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 23,000 | $86.70β245 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 24,000 | $61.70β70 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 25,000 | $64.70β73 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 25,700 | $61.70β495 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 30,000 | $96.70β1,075 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 30,000 | $91.70β875 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 33,000 | $46.70β1,145 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 35,000 | $96.70β1,075 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 35,500 | $96.70β1,075 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 40,000 | $91.50β989.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ZRH to DXB
- EmiratesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- SWISSStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book ZRH to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates, SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates, SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks SWISS
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks SWISS
ZRH to DXB with one stop
77 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia and SWISS, then flydubai
- Via Ljubljana (LJU)SWISS, then flydubai
- Via Zagreb (ZAG)Croatia Airlines, then flydubai
- Via Ankara (ESB)SunExpress, then flydubai and Pegasus
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Sofia (SOF)Bulgaria Air and SWISS, then flydubaiFB
- Via Bucharest (OTP)SWISS, then flydubai and Wizz Air Malta
- Via Sarajevo (SJJ)SWISS, then flydubai
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way
J9+1 - Via Venice (VCE)SWISS, then Emirates
- Via Budapest (BUD)SWISS, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Dubrovnik (DBV)Croatia Airlines and SWISS, then flydubai
- Via Tivat (TIV)Edelweiss Air, then flydubai
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
ZRH to DXB: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to DXB cost?
In economy it starts at 22,000 miles one way with Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $96.70. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (23,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZRH to DXB?
Emirates and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Zurich from Dubai by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Dubai (DXB) are 2,961 miles (4,766 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH to DXB award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, United MileagePlus, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Zurich and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Belgrade (BEG), Ljubljana (LJU), Zagreb (ZAG), Ankara (ESB) and Istanbul (IST). On 26 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Turkish Airlines through Istanbul.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.