Route Network
Dubai Airport connects 243 destinations worldwide, with Riyadh standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Auckland, and the shortest flight is to Bandar Abbas.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Dubai Airport is served by 107 airlines, with Emirates in the lead at 30% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 61% of routes. 73 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 106 airlines operate international routes, compared with one airline serving domestic routes. Emirates is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Auckland with a flight time of 16 hrs 55 mins.
Dubai Airport provides direct service to 103 countries across six continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. India is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #9 - Total destinations
- #985 - Domestic destinations
- #2 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #8 - Total flights
- #1,049 - Domestic flights
- #1 - International flights
- #4 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #1 - Total distance flown
- #8 - Distance per flight
- #1 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14,600 ft 4,450 m 14,600 ft · 4,450 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 14,600 ft 4,450 m 14,600 ft · 4,450 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 14,255 ft 4,345 m 14,255 ft · 4,345 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 14,255 ft 4,345 m 14,255 ft · 4,345 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Dubai Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.