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Dubai, UAE

Dubai Airport Arrival Alerts

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Airport Code

DXB

Passengers/Year

87 million

Terminals

Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3

Exit Time

30-60 minutes after landing

About

Arriving at Dubai International Airport

Dubai is the world's busiest airport for international passengers. Terminal 3 is dedicated to Emirates and is one of the largest airport buildings globally.

Terminal breakdown: - Terminal 1: Non-Emirates international carriers - Terminal 2: Flydubai and some budget carriers - Terminal 3: Emirates only (including A380 gates at Concourse A)

A380 arrivals at Concourse A can mean 15+ minutes just to reach the terminal building. From landing to exit is typically 30-60 minutes.

Dubai operates 24 hours. Flights from the UK typically depart evening and arrive early morning local time (7-hour flight). Return flights depart overnight and land morning UK time.

The Metro Red Line connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 to the city. Taxis are available at all terminals.

Pickup tip

Terminal 3 is Emirates only and enormous. Budget extra time for A380 arrivals.

How it works

Track DXB arrivals.

1

Enter the flight number

Type the flight number for the arrival to DXB.

2

Add your phone number

Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.

3

Get a text when they land

We track the flight and text you when they touch down at Dubai International Airport.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

How do I know when a flight lands at Dubai?

Enter the flight number into SkyText. You'll receive a text when the flight lands.

Which terminal is Emirates at Dubai?

Terminal 3, which is Emirates-only. It's enormous; budget extra time.

How long from landing to exit at Dubai?

Typically 30-60 minutes depending on terminal and flight size.

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Tom Walsh
Tom Walsh

Founder, SkyText

Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.