REVIEW: Eurowings’ Stuttgart (Germany) to Dubai business class is cheap, but rough…

Flying Eurowings’ Business Class from Stuttgart (STR) to Dubai (DWC) is an “interesting” experience, blending budget airline efficiency with some premium elements. However, it’s important to manage expectations: this is not a luxury offering but rather a slightly upgraded economy experience.

At least, the views were striking (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

Pre-Flight Logistics

With a departure time of 6:10 AM, this flight requires check-in around 4:00 AM—a challenging start for any traveler. We chose to stay at an airport hotel to squeeze in some extra rest, but the early hour remains a significant inconvenience. Initially scheduled for a 7:00 AM departure to Dubai International Airport (DXB) under flight code EW1152, the flight was rescheduled to an earlier time and redirected as flight code EW1162 to Dubai World Central (DWC), located further from the city. This last-minute change felt disruptive and added to the travel complexity.

Flight route of flight EW1162 from Stuttgart to Dubai (Source: FlightAware.com)

Aircraft and Seating Configuration

The Airbus A320neo (registration D-AENA), just under three years old, operates in a standard narrow-body 3-3 configuration. While Business Class offers blocked middle seats for extra space, it remains a far cry from traditional long-haul business class. The lack of lie-flat seats or even recliners is starkly evident on this 6-hour journey—one of Eurowings’ longest flights.

Our Airbus A320neo for today (photo taken at arrival) (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

The blocked middle seat allows you to store some things there, as long as you can align with your seat neighbour (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

For tall passengers like me (1.90m), the experience was particularly uncomfortable. Legroom was just adequate, but the short seatbacks offered no head support, making it nearly impossible to rest. Storage options were also minimal, limited to the inflight magazine pocket or the middle seat.

There is juuuuust enough leg space for a 1.90m tall person (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

The headrest unfortunately is also fairly short (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

There are no storage nets to store a laptop or phone (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

Food and Beverages

The catering provided multiple rounds of food, which was a welcome feature:

1. First Round: A warm breakfast of omelette, spinach, and potatoes. While filling, the quality felt on par with economy-class offerings.

Omelette was the “main” dish on this flight (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

2. Second Round: A choice from the menu, which added variety but lacked any wow factor.

For the second round, business class passengers could pick freely from the menu (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

I opted for a cookie and a cola (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

3. Third Round: A hot waffle with either berry or apple filling—a pleasant treat, but nothing exceptional.

The waffles were piping hot (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

The taste was actually quite decent (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

Beverages, including alcoholic options, were offered frequently. This was one of the few elements that felt aligned with a Business Class experience.

Entertainment and Comfort

Eurowings’ lack of inflight entertainment and internet severely limits the experience. The airline provided phone holders for personal devices, which was a nice touch, but they were collected before landing, leaving passengers with nothing to remember the flight by. Individual air nozzles were a rare but practical feature, though they hardly compensated for the lack of other comforts.

The phone holders were quite convenient (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

Individual air nozzles are always a win in my book (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

Crew and Service

The cabin crew were friendly and attentive, which was a bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming flight. They distributed hot towels before landing, a small but appreciated gesture. However, their efforts couldn’t fully offset the limitations of the overall product.

Conclusion

Eurowings Business Class on this Stuttgart-Dubai route feels like an economy flight with a few extra perks. The seating, lack of inflight entertainment, and early departure time detract from the experience, making it hard to justify the premium price unless you’re checking in significant luggage.

At least stunning views of the Burj Khalifa made the airport change to DWC somewhat worth it (Source: UnmatchedVoyages.com)

While the food and crew were commendable, they weren’t enough to make up for the barebones seating and limited amenities. For a 6-hour journey, this offering falls short of expectations for a Business Class product. Travelers considering this route should weigh their priorities carefully and be prepared for a no-frills experience.