Travelling from Dubai to Shirdi Airport (SAG): What you need to know
Shirdi Airport is located in Shirdi. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to SAG.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to SAG leaving from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Located around 14 kms (9 miles) from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Dubai International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Shirdi Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Dubai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from central Dubai in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dubai to SAG flight? Relax in a hotel near Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 57%.
About Shirdi Airport (SAG)
Hop off your flight from Dubai to Shirdi Airport and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short drive from SAG, check out Hotel Bhagirathi.
Getting from Shirdi Airport (SAG) to central Shirdi
From Shirdi Airport, central Shirdi is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Shirdi Airport (SAG)
£242 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Shirdi Airport. A return flight starts from £345. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Dubai to SAG. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Dubai to Shirdi Airport ticket.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai to Shirdi Airport.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Shirdi Airport (SAG)
April is when most people book flights from Dubai to Shirdi Airport (SAG). Visit Shirdi in November for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Shirdi is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Dubai to SAG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Shirdi Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 30ºC.
More about Shirdi
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shirdi right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Dubai to Shirdi Airport:
There are loads of things to do in Shirdi when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Shri Shirdi Main Temple followed by Saibaba temple and Shree Saibaba Chavadi.
Explore more of India
Mumbai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Shirdi. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the southwest, its top attractions include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai.
Pune is another sought-after destination in India and is around 145 kms (90 miles) southwest of Shirdi. No journey is complete without experiencing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.