Your ultimate guide to Dubai airports
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Major airports in Dubai
Discover Dubai International Airport
Dubai International Airport is a bustling gateway to UAE, offering top-notch amenities and services to both domestic and international travellers.
Airport Code (IATA):
(DXB)
Location:
Dubai
Address:
Dubai International Airport
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Aeroflot, Air Algerie, airBaltic, Air Blue, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air India Express, Air France, Air Peace, Air Sial, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Arkia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azimuth Airlines, Badr Airlines, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Caspian Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Daalo Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Egyptair, El Al-Israel Airlines, Emirates, Eritrean Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Finnair, Fits Aviation, Fly A Deal Airlines, Fly Bagdat Airlines, Fly Dubai, Flynas, Go First, Gulf Air, Himalaya Airlines, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways, Jet Airways, Jubba Airways, Iraqi Airways, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Israir, Kam Air, Karun Airlines, Kish Air, KLM, Kenya Airways, Korean Airways, Kuwait Airways, Libyan Airlines, LOT, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Myanmar Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Oman Air, Pakistan International Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Philippines Airlines, Qantas, Qeshm Air, Royal Brunei Airlines, Rossiya Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Rwand Air Express, Salam Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Serene Air, Siberia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Smartwings, Somon Air, Spice Jet, SriLankan Airlines, SunExpress, Syrian Arab Airlines, Swiss, TAAG, Taban Air, Taimyr Airlines (Nordstar), Tarco Air, Tarom, Thai Airways, Transavia Airlines, Travel Service (Smartwings), Tunis Air, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Uganda Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, United Airlines, United Bangla Airlines, UR Airlines, Ural Airlines, UTAIR, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Vistara, Wizz Air, Yemenia - Yemen Airways
Annual Passenger Traffic:
87,000,000
Brief History:
Dubai International opened in 1960 as the city's first airport. Since then DXB has rapidly grown to become a major international hub.
Discover Al Maktoum International Airport
Al Maktoum International Airport is a future global hub, set to redefine air travel and airport experiences.
Airport Code (IATA):
(DWC)
Location:
Dubai
Address:
Emirates Road, Dubai South - Dubai
Terminals:
3
Airlines:
Air Moldova, Berniq Airways, Fly Oya, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Rotana Jet, TUI Airlines Nederland, Wizz Air
Annual Passenger Traffic:
461,000
Brief History:
Al Maktoum is a Dubai's newest airport, opened in 2010. It's part of the city's plan to become a global aviation hub with two major airports.
Flights to and from Dubai
Some popular destinations reachable from Dubai are Riyadh, Kuwait City, Mumbai and Muscat. The major airlines serving the city’s airports include Emirates, Air France, British Airways and Delta.
Getting to and from the Airport
DXB Airport can be reached by Dubai Metro. If you’re trying to reach DWC Airport, you can connect via bus from the Ibn Battuta Mall metro station.
Parking prices at Dubai International Airport start at 85 AED per day, while Al Maktoum International Airport has free parking. You can also rent a car from Yelo, National, Europcar, SIXT and many other companies. Most of them have offices in multiple terminals.
Dubai International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Al Maktoum International Airport facilities and services
Lounges
Yes
Wi-FI
Yes
Dining
Yes
Duty-free Shopping
Yes
Currency Exchange
Yes
ATMs
Yes
Baggage Storage
Yes
Prayer room
Yes
Baby feeding facilities
Yes
Dubai airports currency exchange
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