At a glance
Terminals + flights
Tap a terminal to filter airlines, lounges and flightsTerminals
Dedicated A380 concourse — every gate accommodates the double-decker. World's first purpose-built A380 facility.
Main Emirates concourse (777 + smaller A380s). Connected to Concourse A and C airside.
Shared between T3 (Emirates) and T1 — a small set of T1 gates use C.
The "everyone else" concourse — every non-Emirates international carrier. Connected to T1 check-in.
Separate building on the north side of the airport. Free shuttle to/from T1/T3 — 20-30 minutes through traffic. Always use the airline's recommended terminal.
Notable flights
312 shownFlights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.
+ 294 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.
Lounges
Emirates First ticket · Skywards Platinum + First eligible
Each Emirates concourse (A, B, C) has its own dedicated First Class lounge — entire floor with à la carte dining, shower spa, cigar room.
Emirates Business ticket · Skywards Gold
Largest business lounge in the world by floor area (10,000+ sqm). Each concourse has its own.
PriorityPass · Pay-per-use $80
Best PriorityPass option in T1.
PriorityPass · Pay-per-use $75
Alternative T1 PP lounge.
BA Club + oneworld Sapphire
CX Business + oneworld Sapphire
LH Business + Star Alliance Gold
To / from Dubai
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Metro Red Line | Dubai Mall / Burj Khalifa / Marina | AED 7 = $1.90 | 40-60 min | Direct metro station at T1 and T3; covers all key tourist areas. |
| Taxi (RTA) | Downtown Dubai | AED 60-90 = $16-$25 | 20-40 min | Metered; airport surcharge AED 25 added. |
| Uber / Careem | Anywhere in Dubai | AED 50-120 = $14-$33 | 20-40 min | Careem is the UAE-native app (now part of Uber). |
| Hotel shuttle | Major hotels | Free (with hotel) | 30-60 min | Most 4*+ hotels offer free airport shuttle — book ahead. |
| Limousine (RTA chauffeur) | Anywhere | AED 90+ = $25+ | Same as taxi | Pre-booked; air-conditioned luxury vehicles. |
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Airlines at Dubai International Airport: route maps
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DXB — Frequently asked
Which terminal does my airline use at Dubai Airport?+
Terminal 3: Emirates only (Concourses A, B, C). Concourse A is the A380-dedicated concourse. Terminal 1 / Concourse D: every other international carrier including BA, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, United, American, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, Qatar, Korean Air, Turkish, Egyptair. Terminal 2: low-cost carriers — flydubai, Air Arabia, Pegasus, Jazeera. T2 is on the opposite side of the airport from T1/T3 — a 20-30 minute drive.
How do I get from Dubai Airport to my hotel?+
Dubai Metro Red Line — AED 7 ($1.90), metro stations directly at T1 and T3. Covers all major hotel zones (Downtown Dubai, Marina, JBR, DIFC). Taxi AED 60-90 ($16-$25), Uber AED 50-120. Most 4*+ hotels offer free airport shuttle — confirm when booking. Avoid touts at arrivals — always use the official RTA taxi rank or pre-booked Uber.
Is Dubai Airport open 24 hours?+
Yes — DXB operates 24/7 with significant overnight traffic (Emirates runs scheduled long-haul departures 22:00-03:00). All shops, food courts and lounges in airside areas are open 24 hours. Sleep pods + day rooms available at Sleep 'n Fly (T1 + T3). Marhaba and Plaza Premium lounges sell access by 3-hour blocks.
How long do I need for a Dubai connection?+
Within T3 (Emirates ↔ Emirates): 60 min minimum. T1 ↔ T3 (Emirates connecting to a non-Emirates carrier or vice versa): 90 min via airside connecting tunnel. T1 ↔ T2 (low-cost): 2-3 hours minimum — separate building, requires landside transit. Most non-Emirates carriers do not interline with flydubai/Air Arabia, so a separate ticket is the only way and timing is your risk.
Can I leave Dubai Airport during a layover?+
Yes — most nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore) get visa-free 30-90 day entry on arrival. UAE visa-on-arrival is processed in 5-15 minutes. Allow 3-4 hours minimum round trip if visiting Downtown. Quick options: Mall of the Emirates (Metro Red Line, 30 min) for the indoor ski slope; Dubai Mall (60 min via metro) for the Burj Khalifa view. Avoid mid-day in summer (45°C+).
What is the difference between DXB and DWC?+
DXB (Dubai International) is the current main airport in the city. DWC (Al Maktoum International) is the new mega-airport in the southern desert opening in phases through 2030 — eventually becoming the world's largest airport. Currently DWC handles cargo + small passenger volume, mostly flydubai + low-cost. Long-term, Emirates will relocate from DXB to DWC and DXB will be repurposed for property development.
Other major airports
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Airport data hand-curated by AirConnect. Schedules verified against carrier published timetables.