Dubai Airport (DXB), officially Dubai International Airport, serves Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It has three terminals, with Emirates using Terminal 3. DXB is a separate airport from Al Maktoum International Airport, which uses the code DWC. Match the airport code and terminal on each ticket before arranging transport or planning a connection.

Dubai Airport terminals and airlines

Terminals 1 and 2

Terminal 1 serves international airlines through the D Gates area, while Terminal 2 handles regional and international services through F Gates. Use your flight details to identify the correct building before travelling. Your destination country alone does not tell you which terminal to choose, especially when an itinerary includes flights operated by different airlines.

Terminal 3

Emirates operates from Terminal 3 at DXB. The terminal contains the A, B and C concourses, so a connection within T3 can still involve travelling between separate gate areas. Other airlines also use T3; check the operating airline and terminal on your e-ticket rather than assuming that every departure there is an Emirates flight.

Connections at Dubai Airport

On arrival for an onward flight, follow the Connections signs and identify the concourse for your next departure. Travelling between T3 concourses can involve an airport train, a connecting bus or a walk. Ask airline or airport staff for the appropriate route when changing terminals, particularly before leaving the transit area.

Whether your checked bags continue to the next flight depends on your booking and the airlines involved. You may need to collect them and check them in again. Confirm the arrangement for your own tickets before travelling, especially when flights were purchased separately. If the transfer requires entering the country, check the relevant travel-document requirements with the authorities and your airline in advance.

Getting from Dubai Airport to the city

Metro Red Line

The Dubai Metro Red Line has stations at Terminals 1 and 3. Choose the airport station that matches your terminal, then check your destination station and any interchange needed for the journey. Consider how you will travel from the final station to your address as part of the overall plan, particularly when carrying luggage.

You can use a nol card on the Metro. Make sure it has sufficient balance and tap it at both the entrance and exit gates. Check the operating hours for your travel day before relying on the train for a late arrival or early departure. Keep your payment card accessible until you have left the station at the end of the journey.

Official airport taxis

Official taxi ranks serve all three DXB terminals. Follow the taxi signs after arrival to join the appropriate queue, and have your complete destination address ready. If travelling with several people or large bags, confirm that the vehicle can accommodate your group before setting off. Keep your journey details for reference after reaching your destination.

Lounges and showers at Dubai Airport

Lounge access

DXB has airport lounges, including options in Terminal 3. Entry depends on the individual lounge and may relate to your cabin class, membership status or paid access. Check your entitlement and the lounge location before walking there, so that it fits your departure terminal and concourse. A lounge being in the airport does not make it available to every passenger.

Shower facilities

Shower facilities are available at DXB, including in a T3 lounge. Before planning a shower during your connection, check the location and access conditions of the facility you intend to use. Confirm what is included in your chosen service rather than assuming lounge admission provides every amenity. Leave enough time to return to the route towards your next departure gate.

Checked baggage assistance at Dubai Airport

Contact your airline's baggage services if a checked bag has not arrived or is damaged. Keep your baggage tag, ticket and flight details available when making a report. Describe the bag and the problem clearly, then retain the reference you are given for follow-up. An item left in the terminal is different from a bag entrusted to the airline, so explain which situation applies when requesting help.

DXB and DWC: choosing the right Dubai airport

DXB means Dubai International Airport, while DWC means Al Maktoum International Airport. They are separate airports and a connection between them involves ground transport. Compare the airport codes on every part of an itinerary before booking, especially when combining separate tickets. Check the pickup address as well as the city name when arranging a vehicle.

Flights and flight schedules at Dubai Airport

The flight choices on this page help you compare tickets to and from DXB for your preferred dates. The schedule tables show selected upcoming services with the airline and displayed times; they are not a complete airport operations board. Review the airport, terminal, connections and baggage terms before selecting a fare.

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For a specific service, use the flight status page and compare the information with your airline's notifications. Choose a suitable flight on Traveloka and keep your e-ticket alongside the terminal and ground-transport details for your journey through Dubai Airport.