Here are some options on places you can go that are a relatively short direct flight from Dubai if you want to use the wedding as an opportunity to explore the region — Dan

🇴🇲 Oman (Muscat): About 1 hour

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi): About 1 hour and 15 minutes (by car)

🇮🇳 India (New Delhi): About 3 hours and 30 minutes

🇮🇱 Israel/🇵🇸Palestine (Tel Aviv): About 3 hours and 20 minutes

🇪🇬 Egypt (Cairo): About 4 hours

🇨🇾 Cyprus (Nicosia): About 3 hours and 45 minutes

🇲🇻 Maldives: About 4 hours

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (Colombo): About 4 hours and 15 minutes

🇳🇵 Nepal (Kathmandu): About 4 hours and 30 minutes

🇸🇨 Seychelles: About 4 hours and 45 minutes

🇬🇷 Greece (Athens): About 5 hours and 30 minutes

🇹🇭 Thailand (Bangkok): About 6 hours and 30 minutes

🇹🇷 Turkey (Istanbul): About 5 hours

🇹🇿 Zanzibar: About 6 hours

🇧🇹 Bhutan (Paro): Direct flights are not common; travel time varies.

The times are estimated for direct flights. Actual durations may vary based on specific flight routes, airline, and other factors. For Bhutan, there are usually no direct flights, and the duration would depend on the transit routes taken.

Last Updated: February 8, 2024