Dubai International Airport
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 (106 miles) 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
Airport code
DXB
Airport telephone number
+971 4216 5287
Airport website
Specific airport features
Airport transfer
Amsterdam -Schiphol
Paris -Charles de Gaulle
Terminals
KLM flights depart from Terminal 1, but always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from.
Transport between terminals
A shuttle bus service connects the three terminals, departing from outside Arrivals. Allow 25 minutes for transfer. Terminals 1 and 3 are interconnected by a covered walkway.
Terminal 1
Domestic and international long-haul flights, including KLM 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.
Number of terminals
Three
