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Dubai International Airport

Dubai, Dubai, UAE

~86 million per year, world's busiest international airport 3 terminals 2 parallel runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L)
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Did you know?Dubai International is the world's busiest airport for international passengers and the hub of Emirates — the world's largest long-haul airline. From India, DXB connects to 250+ global destinations.

Terminal Guide

Terminal 1
International
Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, and selected alliance carriers
Terminal 2
International
Flydubai, Air Arabia, low-cost and regional carriers
Terminal 3
International
Emirates (exclusive terminal — world's largest single terminal by floor area)

Getting to/from Dubai Airport

Dubai Metro (Red Line)
Dubai Metro Red Line connects T1 and T3 directly to Dubai city — Airport Terminal 1, Airport Terminal 3 stations. Interchange at Union for Green Line.
⏱ 30–45 min to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa area ₹ AED 3–8 (₹65–175)
Taxi / Cab
Official Dubai taxis (RTA) available at all terminals. Uber and Careem also operate.
⏱ 20–40 min to central Dubai depending on traffic ₹ AED 50–90 (₹1,100–2,000)
Free Airport Transit Bus
Emirates operates a free bus between T1, T2, and T3 for connecting passengers.
⏱ 10–15 min between terminals ₹ Free

Airport Facilities

IATA Code
DXB
Annual passengers
~86 million per year, world's busiest international airport
Runways
2 parallel runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L). Among the world's busiest airports with alternating runway system.

Lounges

World-class lounges across all terminals. Emirates First/Business Lounge (T3) consistently rated among the world's best. Multiple credit card and pay-per-use lounges available.

Top Flight Routes from Dubai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full name of Dubai airport?

The full name is Dubai International Airport, IATA code DXB. It serves Dubai, Dubai, UAE.

How many terminals does Dubai airport have?

Dubai International Airport has 3 terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3. Terminal 1: Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, and selected alliance carriers. Terminal 2: Flydubai, Air Arabia, low-cost and regional carriers. Terminal 3: Emirates (exclusive terminal — world's largest single terminal by floor area).

How do I get from Dubai airport to the city?

Dubai Metro (Red Line): Dubai Metro Red Line connects T1 and T3 directly to Dubai city — Airport Terminal 1, Airport Terminal 3 stations. Interchange at Union for Green Line. (approx. 30–45 min to Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa area, AED 3–8 (₹65–175)). Taxi / Cab: Official Dubai taxis (RTA) available at all terminals. Uber and Careem also operate. (approx. 20–40 min to central Dubai depending on traffic, AED 50–90 (₹1,100–2,000)). Free Airport Transit Bus: Emirates operates a free bus between T1, T2, and T3 for connecting passengers. (approx. 10–15 min between terminals, Free).

Are there airport lounges at Dubai airport?

World-class lounges across all terminals. Emirates First/Business Lounge (T3) consistently rated among the world's best. Multiple credit card and pay-per-use lounges available.

Which airlines fly from Dubai airport?

Airlines operating from Dubai International Airport include: Qantas, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, and selected alliance carriers; Flydubai, Air Arabia, low-cost and regional carriers; Emirates (exclusive terminal — world's largest single terminal by floor area).

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