London → Dubai
Near a warning area, but does not cross it
Route assessed 12d ago
Southern alternative that routes down the Mediterranean, across North Africa via Egypt FIR, then through Saudi FIR and Red Sea approach into UAE. Adds roughly 15–20 minutes versus the northern routing but meaningfully reduces advisory-zone exposure: it stays south of the Iraq FIR and well clear of Iranian airspace. Flydubai and ad-hoc charter operators frequently file this path. Preferred when EASA or UK CAA bulletins flag elevated Iraq or Iran advisory notices.
Not many airlines fly this way
Egypt FIR (HECC) and Saudi FIR (OEJD) are operationally stable; Libya FIR (HLLL) to the west is avoided on this path. Monitor Saudi FIR NOTAMs during major religious events when FIR capacity can tighten.
London → Dubai
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Ranked below northern routing on time (+~15 min, ~5,700 km) but scores better on airspace exposure. Corridor_score 1 reflects slightly higher coordination demand across the Egypt and Saudi FIRs compared with a purely domestic European departure. Operational_score 2 reflects that this path is filed primarily by Flydubai and charter/ad-hoc operators, not the high-frequency mainline carriers.
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