Dubai → London
Near a warning area, but does not cross it
Route assessed 12d ago
Southern DXB–LHR alternative routing northwest through Saudi FIR, Red Sea, Egypt FIR, and Mediterranean before entering Europe. Avoids Iraq FIR and stays well clear of Iranian airspace. Adds ~15–20 minutes versus the northern routing but substantially reduces Middle East advisory-zone exposure. Preferred when EASA or UK CAA bulletins flag elevated Iraq or Iran advisory notices.
Not many airlines fly this way
Saudi FIR (OEJD) and Egypt FIR (HECC) are operationally stable. Monitor Saudi NOTAMs during major religious events. Libya FIR (HLLL) west of the track is avoided on this path.
Dubai → London
8 to 30 days old. May still be right — double-check before you book.
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Ranked below northern routing on time (+~15 min, ~5,700 km) but significantly cleaner on airspace exposure. Corridor_score 1 reflects the coordination burden across Saudi and Egypt FIRs on departure. Operational_score 2 reflects that this path is filed primarily by Flydubai and charter/ad-hoc operators — limited rebooking depth versus the mainline northern routing.
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