Award flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for ZRH→DXB. Lowest economy: 17,500 miles + $118.67 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business: 35,700 miles + $47.88 (Avianca LifeMiles). Lowest first: 123,200 points + $456.27 (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
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ZRH to DXB at a glance
- From
- Zurich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland (ZRH)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy, business and first, via Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW), IBERIA (IB), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 9 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 17,500 pts + $118.67 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 320 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 20,400 pts + $44.70 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) +2 more | 9+ | 301 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 20 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 25,700 pts + $118.42 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +5 more | 1 | 308 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 33,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 311 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 35,000 pts + $37.90 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +5 more | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 71,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stopNonstop from 299,600 pts | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +7 more | 1 | 328 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 53,000 pts + $118.67 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 6 | 235 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 66,100 pts + $118.42 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 285 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMilesLowest observed | 35,700 pts + $47.88 | 1 stop | SWISS (LX), Egyptair (MS) | 1 | 113 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 53,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 310 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 59,000 pts + $457.51 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 319 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,400 pts + $456.27 | Nonstop | Air France (AF), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) +5 more | 1 | 284 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $37.90 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW) +2 more | 4 | 254 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 195,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL) | 1 | 173 | See dates |
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 123,200 pts + $456.27 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 184 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 17,500 pts + $118.67 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 53,000 pts + $118.67 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Avianca LifeMiles | 35,700 pts + $47.88 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Turkish Miles & Smiles | 53,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 73,400 pts + $456.27 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $37.90 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 123,200 pts + $456.27 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 17,500 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 320 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 53,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 235 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business: nonstop from 59,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 123,200 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 184 dates.
Best months to fly ZRH to DXB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17,500 · Skywards (12 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (8 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (8 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (20 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (26 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (16 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (6 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (14 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (22 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (15 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (28 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (19 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (12 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (20 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (13 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (19 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (12 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (14 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (14 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (28 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (30 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (12 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (24 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (7 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (9 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (6 dates) | |
| 17,500 · Skywards (31 dates) | 53,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 35,700 · LifeMiles (11 dates) | 123,200 · Qantas (16 dates) | |
| 20,400 · LifeMiles (4 dates) | — | 35,700 · LifeMiles (3 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Zurich to Dubai award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 17,500 miles + $118.67 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 320 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 16:40 UTC). In business, 35,700 miles + $47.88 with Avianca LifeMiles. Avianca LifeMiles showed business award space on 113 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 04:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on ZRH→DXB?
7 programs in the last 30 days: Avianca LifeMiles (economy 301 dates, business 113 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 320 dates, premium economy 235 dates, business 319 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 328 dates, business 173 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 308 dates, premium economy 285 dates, business 284 dates, first 184 dates); Qatar Airways Privilege Club (economy 20 dates, business 2 dates); Turkish Miles & Smiles (economy 311 dates, business 310 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 326 dates, business 254 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from ZRH to DXB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy, business and first, bookable via Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 17,500 miles with Emirates Skywards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest ZRH→DXB award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 17,500 miles with Skywards (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 35,700 miles with LifeMiles (14 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.