Dubai Airport
Dubai International Airport lies roughly 5 kilometres east of central Dubai, in the Al Garhoud district of the emirate. It serves as the primary international gateway to the United Arab Emirates and is widely regarded as one of the busiest airports in the world for international passenger traffic. The airport opened in 1960 with a compacted-sand runway and has since been expanded continuously into a major global hub.
About Dubai Airport
Dubai International Airport lies roughly 5 kilometres east of central Dubai, in the Al Garhoud district of the emirate. It serves as the primary international gateway to the United Arab Emirates and is widely regarded as one of the busiest airports in the world for international passenger traffic. The airport opened in 1960 with a compacted-sand runway and has since been expanded continuously into a major global hub.
The airport operates three passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles most foreign carriers, Terminal 2 is used predominantly by regional and low-cost airlines from a separate site north of the field, and Terminal 3 is dedicated to the home carrier and its partners. Two parallel runways run roughly east-west, and the facility operates around the clock without a night curfew.
Overview
Dubai International Airport lies roughly 5 kilometres east of central Dubai, in the Al Garhoud district of the emirate. It serves as the primary international gateway to the United Arab Emirates and is widely regarded as one of the busiest airports in the world for international passenger traffic. The airport opened in 1960 with a compacted-sand runway and has since been expanded continuously into a major global hub.
Airlines
Dubai International is the principal hub of Emirates, which bases its long-haul widebody fleet here, and of flydubai, the low-cost sister carrier focused on regional routes. Most major European, Asian, African and North American network carriers serve the airport, alongside Gulf neighbours, making it one of the most connected airports globally.
Airlines
Airlines flying from DXB
Routes
Top routes from DXB
Nearby airports
Other airports in United Arab Emirates
FAQ
Dubai Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
5 common questions
- Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Asia), at coordinates 25.250°, 55.350°.
- Its IATA code is DXB and its ICAO code is OMDB.
- Dubai Airport operates on Asia/Dubai local time.
- Carriers tracked on routes from DXB include Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and TUIfly Netherlands.
- Tracked destinations from DXB include Amsterdam.