Nonstop for €890: Austrian Business Class from Vienna to Dubai
€890 for a Business Class return to Dubai – nonstop with Austrian Airlines from Vienna, plus 400 Miles & More Qualifying Points on top. Sounds too good? The price is real, but there’s a catch you should know about before booking.
The Deal at a Glance
- Route: Vienna (VIE) → Dubai (DXB) and back, nonstop
- Airline: Austrian Airlines (Star Alliance)
- Price: from €890 round trip in Business Class (November); December to April approx. €1,200
- Miles: 400 Miles & More Qualifying Points per return
- Min/max stay: 5 days minimum, 12 months maximum
The Catch: Short-Haul Cabin on a Long Route
Austrian operates this route with an A320neo – a short-haul aircraft. In practice that means no lie-flat seats, no seatback entertainment; Business Class here mainly gets you a blocked middle seat, better catering and priority services. For the roughly 6-hour flight to Dubai that’s bearable, but don’t expect an Emirates-style long-haul experience.
Who Is This For?
For status hunters, this deal is excellent: 400 Qualifying Points for €890 is an outstanding ratio. And if you value lounge access, extra baggage and relaxed boarding, you get a lot for comparatively little money.
How to Book
The cheapest fares (November) show up in flight search engines and online travel agencies:
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Note the 5-day minimum stay – this fare won’t work for a long weekend.
Note: Price and availability were checked on July 8, 2026 and can change at any time.