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How to get fromDubai to Des Moinesby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Des Moines by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane DXB - DSM
    20h 53m
    $449–1,525

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane AUH - DSM
    23h 3m
    $399–1,136

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane DXB - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 30m
    $476–1,657

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane DXB - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    25h 20m
    $457–1,627

  5. Fly Dubai International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane DXB - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 40m

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration20h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,430.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 53m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Emirates, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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