Airport Dubai
The Middle East's busiest airport, glossy Dubai International Airport flies more than 37 million passengers a year from three terminals. The airport is minutes away from Dubai city centre and some 170km from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.
Distance from city centre
4 km (2.5 miles) south-east of central Dubai.
Airport parking
Terminals 1 and 3 have short-term car parks. Terminal 1's Car Park B has long-term parking at reduced, though still relatively expensive, rates.
Specific airport features
A third concourse is currently under construction as a dedicated A380 airside facility, due for completion in 2011.
Airport code
DXB
Airport telephone number
+971 (0) 4 224 5555
Airport website
Terminals
KLM flights depart from more than one terminal, so always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from. If you make a mistake, it's a 20-minute transfer by shuttle bus between Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
No. of terminals
Three
Transport between terminals
A shuttle bus service connects the three terminals, departing from outside Arrivals. Allow 20 minutes for transfer. Terminals 1 and 3 are interconnected by a covered walkway.
Terminal 1 (Sheikh Rashid Terminal)
Domestic and international long-haul flights operate from Terminal 1. The check-in area is on the ground floor.
Terminal 2
Most flights operating out of Terminal 2 are scheduled and charter flights to regional destinations and special events like Haj in Saudi Arabia. Terminal 2 is a single-storey building so the check-in area is on the ground floor.
Terminal 3
The spacious atrium-style Terminal 3 opened in 2008. The check-in area is on the ground floor, with 60 self-service check-in kiosks.
