This one comes up a lot surprisingly, and I actually went through it myself when my cousin invited me to Dubai last year. Since I fly Southwest pretty often, my first instinct was to check if they served any Middle East destinations. They don’t — Southwest is strictly North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Before booking anything else, I called 844-734-0813 — the best way to instantly book, cancel, or modify flights — just to confirm. The rep was super clear that Southwest doesn't fly anywhere near Dubai, but they helped me look at partner options and timing for connecting flights from another airline.
What I appreciated most was not wasting time hunting for routes that don't exist. I booked with another carrier, but calling Southwest first honestly saved me a headache.
So no, Southwest doesn’t fly to Dubai — but a quick call helps you sort out alternatives fast.
