United Arab Emirates flag Dubai Airport (DXB)

Country United Arab Emirates | Asia | Global Hub | IATA: DXB | ICAO: OMDB | Elevation 62 ft · 19 m | Local time —

Destinations
214
Flights / day
530
Busiest route
Riyadh
Top airline
Emirates

Dubai Airport averages 530 flights per day to 214 destinations, with zero domestic routes and 213 international routes. A total of 62 airlines operate at DXB, led by Emirates. This airport provides direct service to 93 countries across six continents, with India representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Dubai connects to Auckland, with a typical flight time of 16 hr 55 mins. Updated: July 18, 2026

Route Network

Dubai Airport connects 213 destinations worldwide, with Riyadh standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Auckland, and the shortest flight is to Muscat.

Saudi Arabia flag Riyadh (RUH) – Saudi Arabia 6 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
542 mi · 873 km
18
per day
India flag Mumbai (BOM) – India 5 airlines
3 hr 15 mins
1,197 mi · 1,926 km
15
per day
India flag New Delhi (DEL) – India 5 airlines
3 hr 35 mins
1,357 mi · 2,184 km
14
per day
Bahrain flag Manama (BAH) – Bahrain 3 airlines
1 hr 55 mins
303 mi · 487 km
13
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Jeddah (JED) – Saudi Arabia 3 airlines
3 hr 30 mins
1,056 mi · 1,699 km
13
per day
Qatar flag Doha (DOH) – Qatar 2 airlines
1 hr 45 mins
235 mi · 378 km
11
per day
Israel flag Tel Aviv (TLV) – Israel 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,324 mi · 2,131 km
11
per day
Egypt flag Cairo (CAI) – Egypt 2 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,501 mi · 2,415 km
9
per day
Sri Lanka flag Colombo (CMB) – Sri Lanka 4 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
2,043 mi · 3,288 km
9
per day
Oman flag Muscat (MCT) – Oman 3 airlines
1 hr 15 mins
217 mi · 348 km
9
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Ad Dammam (DMM) – Saudi Arabia 2 airlines
2 hr 0 mins
356 mi · 573 km
8
per day
Jordan flag Amman (AMM) – Jordan 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,256 mi · 2,022 km
8
per day
Kuwait flag Kuwait City (KWI) – Kuwait 4 airlines
2 hr 25 mins
531 mi · 854 km
8
per day
Bangladesh flag Dhaka (DAC) – Bangladesh 4 airlines
5 hr 10 mins
2,198 mi · 3,537 km
7
per day
Pakistan flag Karachi (KHI) – Pakistan 3 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
738 mi · 1,188 km
7
per day
India flag Kochi (COK) – India 6 airlines
4 hr 20 mins
1,729 mi · 2,783 km
7
per day
Ethiopia flag Addis Ababa (ADD) – Ethiopia 3 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,565 mi · 2,519 km
7
per day
Lebanon flag Beirut (BEY) – Lebanon 3 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,330 mi · 2,141 km
7
per day
India flag Hyderabad (HYD) – India 4 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,583 mi · 2,547 km
6
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (BKK) – Thailand 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
3,047 mi · 4,904 km
6
per day
Pakistan flag Islamabad (ISB) – Pakistan 6 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,195 mi · 1,923 km
6
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (IST) – Türkiye 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
1,882 mi · 3,028 km
6
per day
Pakistan flag Lahore (LHE) – Pakistan 7 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
1,234 mi · 1,985 km
6
per day
Maldives flag Malé (MLE) – Maldives 2 airlines
4 hr 40 mins
1,889 mi · 3,041 km
6
per day
India flag Bangalore (BLR) – India 3 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,675 mi · 2,695 km
5
per day
Syrian Arab Republic flag Damascus (DAM) – Syrian Arab Republic 3 airlines
3 hr 50 mins
1,265 mi · 2,036 km
5
per day
Kenya flag Nairobi (NBO) – Kenya 3 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,212 mi · 3,559 km
5
per day
  Nepal flag Kathmandu (KTM) –   Nepal 3 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,858 mi · 2,991 km
5
per day
Philippines flag Manila (MNL) – Philippines 2 airlines
9 hr 0 mins
4,291 mi · 6,906 km
5
per day
India flag Chennai (MAA) – India 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,823 mi · 2,933 km
5
per day
South Africa flag Johannesburg (JNB) – South Africa 1 airline
8 hr 45 mins
3,985 mi · 6,413 km
5
per day
Afghanistan flag Kabul (KBL) – Afghanistan 3 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,048 mi · 1,686 km
5
per day
Egypt flag Alexandria (HBE) – Egypt 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,609 mi · 2,589 km
4
per day
Kazakhstan flag Almaty (ALA) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
4 hr 25 mins
1,749 mi · 2,814 km
4
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Medina (MED) – Saudi Arabia 2 airlines
3 hr 20 mins
982 mi · 1,580 km
4
per day
France flag Paris (CDG) – France 2 airlines
7 hr 30 mins
3,255 mi · 5,239 km
4
per day
India flag Calicut (CCJ) – India 4 airlines
4 hr 10 mins
1,662 mi · 2,675 km
4
per day
Uzbekistan flag Tashkent (TAS) – Uzbekistan 3 airlines
3 hr 40 mins
1,363 mi · 2,194 km
4
per day
Azerbaijan flag Baku (GYD) – Azerbaijan 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,095 mi · 1,762 km
3
per day
Spain flag Barcelona (BCN) – Spain 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,216 mi · 5,176 km
3
per day
South Africa flag Cape Town (CPT) – South Africa 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,749 mi · 7,644 km
3
per day
Malaysia flag Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Malaysia 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,448 mi · 5,549 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag London (LGW) – United Kingdom 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,401 mi · 5,473 km
3
per day
United Kingdom flag Manchester (MAN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,514 mi · 5,655 km
3
per day
Thailand flag Phuket (HKT) – Thailand 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
3,062 mi · 4,927 km
3
per day
Singapore flag Singapore (SIN) – Singapore 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,633 mi · 5,847 km
3
per day
Australia flag Sydney (SYD) – Australia 1 airline
14 hr 35 mins
7,484 mi · 12,044 km
3
per day
Türkiye flag Istanbul (SAW) – Türkiye 3 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,844 mi · 2,967 km
3
per day
Iraq flag Baghdad (BGW) – Iraq 2 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
869 mi · 1,398 km
3
per day
Georgia flag Tbilisi (TBS) – Georgia 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,281 mi · 2,061 km
3
per day
India flag Ahmedabad (AMD) – India 3 airlines
3 hr 5 mins
1,098 mi · 1,767 km
3
per day
India flag Mangalore (IXE) – India 2 airlines
—
DXB → IXE
3
per day
Iran flag Tehran (IKA) – Iran 4 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
746 mi · 1,200 km
3
per day
Germany flag Frankfurt (FRA) – Germany 1 airline
7 hr 5 mins
3,010 mi · 4,845 km
3
per day
Pakistan flag Multan (MUX) – Pakistan 2 airlines
3 hr 0 mins
1,039 mi · 1,671 km
3
per day
Bangladesh flag Chittagong (CGP) – Bangladesh 3 airlines
5 hr 20 mins
2,307 mi · 3,714 km
3
per day
India flag Trivandrum (TRV) – India 2 airlines
4 hr 30 mins
1,831 mi · 2,947 km
3
per day
India flag Kolkata (CCU) – India 2 airlines
5 hr 0 mins
2,091 mi · 3,366 km
2
per day
Saudi Arabia flag Abha (AHB) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → AHB
2
per day
Netherlands flag Amsterdam (AMS) – Netherlands 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,212 mi · 5,169 km
2
per day
China flag Beijing (PEK) – China 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,632 mi · 5,845 km
2
per day
Serbia flag Belgrade (BEG) – Serbia 1 airline
5 hr 55 mins
2,371 mi · 3,816 km
2
per day
Belgium flag Brussels (BRU) – Belgium 1 airline
7 hr 25 mins
3,199 mi · 5,148 km
2
per day
Indonesia flag Bali (DPS) – Indonesia 1 airline
9 hr 40 mins
4,655 mi · 7,491 km
2
per day
Ireland flag Dublin (DUB) – Ireland 1 airline
8 hr 15 mins
3,678 mi · 5,919 km
2
per day
Germany flag Düsseldorf (DUS) – Germany 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,110 mi · 5,005 km
2
per day
Switzerland flag Geneva (GVA) – Switzerland 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,057 mi · 4,919 km
2
per day
Germany flag Hamburg (HAM) – Germany 1 airline
7 hr 5 mins
3,035 mi · 4,884 km
2
per day
Hong Kong flag Hong Kong (HKG) – Hong Kong 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,678 mi · 5,920 km
2
per day
Indonesia flag Jakarta (CGK) – Indonesia 1 airline
8 hr 35 mins
4,068 mi · 6,547 km
2
per day
Portugal flag Lisbon (LIS) – Portugal 1 airline
8 hr 35 mins
3,814 mi · 6,138 km
2
per day
Spain flag Madrid (MAD) – Spain 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,510 mi · 5,649 km
2
per day
Australia flag Melbourne (MEL) – Australia 1 airline
14 hr 10 mins
7,236 mi · 11,645 km
2
per day
Italy flag Milan (MXP) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 55 mins
2,925 mi · 4,707 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (SVO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,306 mi · 3,712 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (DME) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,263 mi · 3,642 km
2
per day
Russian Federation flag Moscow (VKO) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,287 mi · 3,680 km
2
per day
Germany flag Munich (MUC) – Germany 1 airline
6 hr 45 mins
2,836 mi · 4,564 km
2
per day
United States of America flag New York (JFK) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 50 mins
6,836 mi · 11,002 km
2
per day
Mauritius flag Port Louis (MRU) – Mauritius 1 airline
7 hr 10 mins
3,160 mi · 5,086 km
2
per day
Italy flag Rome (FCO) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 35 mins
2,698 mi · 4,343 km
2
per day
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Zanzibar (ZNZ) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
6 hr 0 mins
2,430 mi · 3,911 km
2
per day
Switzerland flag Zurich (ZRH) – Switzerland 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
2,963 mi · 4,768 km
2
per day
Cyprus flag Larnarca (LCA) – Cyprus 3 airlines
4 hr 15 mins
1,456 mi · 2,343 km
2
per day
Seychelles flag Mahe Island (SEZ) – Seychelles 1 airline
5 hr 10 mins
2,068 mi · 3,328 km
2
per day
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag Sarajevo (SJJ) – Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 airline
6 hr 5 mins
2,438 mi · 3,923 km
2
per day
China flag Shanghai (PVG) – China 1 airline
8 hr 30 mins
4,007 mi · 6,448 km
2
per day
Pakistan flag Sialkot (SKT) – Pakistan 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,252 mi · 2,015 km
2
per day
Greece flag Athens (ATH) – Greece 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,033 mi · 3,272 km
2
per day
Kyrgyzstan flag Bishkek (BSZ) – Kyrgyzstan 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,638 mi · 2,635 km
2
per day
Czechia flag Prague (PRG) – Czechia 2 airlines
6 hr 40 mins
2,774 mi · 4,464 km
2
per day
Armenia flag Yerevan (EVN) – Armenia 1 airline
3 hr 40 mins
1,208 mi · 1,945 km
2
per day
Eritrea flag Asmara (ASM) – Eritrea 1 airline
3 hr 50 mins
1,267 mi · 2,039 km
2
per day
Morocco flag Casablanca (CMN) – Morocco 2 airlines
8 hr 30 mins
3,778 mi · 6,081 km
2
per day
Oman flag Salalah (SLL) – Oman 2 airlines
2 hr 20 mins
573 mi · 923 km
2
per day
Kazakhstan flag Astana (NQZ) – Kazakhstan 2 airlines
4 hr 55 mins
1,974 mi · 3,177 km
2
per day
Iraq flag Basrah (BSR) – Iraq 2 airlines
2 hr 30 mins
596 mi · 959 km
2
per day
Romania flag Bucharest (OTP) – Romania 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,109 mi · 3,393 km
2
per day
Tajikistan flag Dushanbe (DYU) – Tajikistan 2 airlines
3 hr 25 mins
1,208 mi · 1,944 km
2
per day
Egypt flag Giza (SPX) – Egypt 1 airline
4 hr 25 mins
1,531 mi · 2,464 km
2
per day
Uganda flag Kampala (EBB) – Uganda 2 airlines
5 hr 50 mins
2,319 mi · 3,731 km
2
per day
India flag Lucknow (LKO) – India 2 airlines
4 hr 0 mins
1,586 mi · 2,552 km
2
per day
South Korea flag Seoul (ICN) – South Korea 1 airline
8 hr 50 mins
4,181 mi · 6,729 km
2
per day
Austria flag Vienna (VIE) – Austria 1 airline
6 hr 20 mins
2,624 mi · 4,223 km
2
per day
Taiwan flag Taipei (TPE) – Taiwan 1 airline
8 hr 35 mins
4,073 mi · 6,555 km
1
per day
Ghana flag Accra (ACC) – Ghana 1 airline
8 hr 45 mins
3,908 mi · 6,289 km
1
per day
Pakistan flag Faisalabad (LYP) – Pakistan 1 airline
3 hr 10 mins
1,151 mi · 1,852 km
1
per day
India flag Jaipur (JAI) – India 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,273 mi · 2,048 km
1
per day
Australia flag Adelaide (ADL) – Australia 1 airline
13 hr 30 mins
6,839 mi · 11,006 km
1
per day
India flag Amritsar (ATQ) – India 1 airline
3 hr 25 mins
1,259 mi · 2,027 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Antalya (AYT) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,654 mi · 2,662 km
1
per day
Iraq flag Arbil (EBL) – Iraq 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,015 mi · 1,634 km
1
per day
Turkmenistan flag Ashgabat (ASB) – Turkmenistan 1 airline
2 hr 55 mins
897 mi · 1,444 km
1
per day
New Zealand flag Auckland (AKL) – New Zealand 1 airline
16 hr 55 mins
8,824 mi · 14,201 km
1
per day
Thailand flag Bangkok (DMK) – Thailand 1 airline
—
DXB → DMK
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Birmingham (BHX) – United Kingdom 1 airline
7 hr 55 mins
3,482 mi · 5,603 km
1
per day
Türkiye flag Bodrum (BJV) – Türkiye 1 airline
—
DXB → BJV
1
per day
Italy flag Bologna (BLQ) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,786 mi · 4,484 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Boston (BOS) – United States of America 1 airline
13 hr 30 mins
6,650 mi · 10,702 km
1
per day
Australia flag Brisbane (BNE) – Australia 1 airline
14 hr 30 mins
7,444 mi · 11,979 km
1
per day
Hungary flag Budapest (BUD) – Hungary 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,491 mi · 4,009 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Chicago (ORD) – United States of America 1 airline
14 hr 30 mins
7,233 mi · 11,641 km
1
per day
Denmark flag Copenhagen (CPH) – Denmark 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
2,994 mi · 4,818 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) – United States of America 1 airline
15 hr 50 mins
8,028 mi · 12,919 km
1
per day
Tanzania, the United Republic of flag Dar es Salaam (DAR) – Tanzania, the United Republic of 1 airline
6 hr 0 mins
2,472 mi · 3,978 km
1
per day
South Africa flag Durban (DUR) – South Africa 1 airline
9 hr 0 mins
4,118 mi · 6,627 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Edinburgh (EDI) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 5 mins
3,590 mi · 5,777 km
1
per day
Egypt flag El Alamein (DBB) – Egypt 1 airline
—
DXB → DBB
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Glasgow (GLA) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 10 mins
3,629 mi · 5,841 km
1
per day
China flag Guangzhou (CAN) – China 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,621 mi · 5,827 km
1
per day
Viet Nam flag Hanoi (HAN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
3,196 mi · 5,144 km
1
per day
Viet Nam flag Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – Viet Nam 1 airline
7 hr 30 mins
3,491 mi · 5,619 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Houston (IAH) – United States of America 1 airline
16 hr 5 mins
8,155 mi · 13,125 km
1
per day
India flag Kannur (CNN) – India 1 airline
4 hr 5 mins
1,607 mi · 2,587 km
1
per day
Poland flag Kraków (KRK) – Poland 1 airline
6 hr 15 mins
2,553 mi · 4,108 km
1
per day
Nigeria flag Lagos (LOS) – Nigeria 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,664 mi · 5,896 km
1
per day
Philippines flag Cebu (CEB) – Philippines 1 airline
9 hr 30 mins
4,586 mi · 7,380 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Los Angeles (LAX) – United States of America 1 airline
16 hr 20 mins
8,326 mi · 13,400 km
1
per day
Zambia flag Lusaka (LUN) – Zambia 1 airline
7 hr 40 mins
3,338 mi · 5,373 km
1
per day
France flag Lyon (LYS) – France 1 airline
7 hr 15 mins
3,099 mi · 4,987 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Miami (MIA) – United States of America 1 airline
15 hr 35 mins
7,833 mi · 12,607 km
1
per day
Canada flag Montreal (YUL) – Canada 1 airline
13 hr 25 mins
6,599 mi · 10,620 km
1
per day
United Kingdom flag Newcastle (NCL) – United Kingdom 1 airline
8 hr 0 mins
3,513 mi · 5,653 km
1
per day
France flag Nice (NCE) – France 1 airline
7 hr 0 mins
2,973 mi · 4,784 km
1
per day
Japan flag Osaka (KIX) – Japan 1 airline
9 hr 45 mins
4,708 mi · 7,577 km
1
per day
Norway flag Oslo (OSL) – Norway 1 airline
7 hr 20 mins
3,192 mi · 5,137 km
1
per day
Australia flag Perth (PER) – Australia 1 airline
11 hr 25 mins
5,618 mi · 9,042 km
1
per day
India flag Pune (PNQ) – India 1 airline
—
DXB → PNQ
1
per day
United States of America flag San Francisco (SFO) – United States of America 1 airline
15 hr 55 mins
8,090 mi · 13,020 km
1
per day
Brazil flag São Paulo (GRU) – Brazil 1 airline
15 hr 15 mins
7,591 mi · 12,217 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Seattle (SEA) – United States of America 1 airline
14 hr 40 mins
7,412 mi · 11,928 km
1
per day
China flag Shenzhen (SZX) – China 1 airline
7 hr 50 mins
3,666 mi · 5,900 km
1
per day
Sweden flag Stockholm (ARN) – Sweden 1 airline
6 hr 55 mins
2,973 mi · 4,785 km
1
per day
India flag Tiruchirappally (TRZ) – India 1 airline
4 hr 30 mins
1,826 mi · 2,939 km
1
per day
Japan flag Tokyo (NRT) – Japan 1 airline
10 hr 10 mins
4,958 mi · 7,979 km
1
per day
Canada flag Toronto (YYZ) – Canada 1 airline
13 hr 55 mins
6,886 mi · 11,082 km
1
per day
Tunisia flag Tunis (TUN) – Tunisia 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,762 mi · 4,444 km
1
per day
Italy flag Venice (VCE) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,753 mi · 4,430 km
1
per day
Poland flag Warsaw (WAW) – Poland 1 airline
6 hr 15 mins
2,582 mi · 4,156 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Washington (IAD) – United States of America 1 airline
14 hr 15 mins
7,056 mi · 11,355 km
1
per day
China flag Hangzhou (HGH) – China 1 airline
8 hr 20 mins
3,940 mi · 6,342 km
1
per day
Somalia flag Hargeisa (HGA) – Somalia 2 airlines
3 hr 55 mins
1,315 mi · 2,117 km
1
per day
United States of America flag Orlando (MCO) – United States of America 1 airline
15 hr 25 mins
7,742 mi · 12,460 km
1
per day
Pakistan flag Peshawar (PEW) – Pakistan 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
1,140 mi · 1,835 km
1
per day
Guinea flag Conakry (CKY) – Guinea 1 airline
10 hr 5 mins
4,628 mi · 7,449 km
6
per week
Belarus flag Minsk (MSQ) – Belarus 2 airlines
5 hr 55 mins
2,425 mi · 3,902 km
6
per week
Pakistan flag Quetta (UET) – Pakistan 1 airline
2 hr 30 mins
787 mi · 1,266 km
6
per week
Brazil flag Rio de Janeiro (GIG) – Brazil 1 airline
14 hr 55 mins
7,384 mi · 11,884 km
6
per week
Albania flag Tirana (TIA) – Albania 1 airline
5 hr 50 mins
2,318 mi · 3,731 km
6
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Al Ula (ULH) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → ULH
5
per week
Libya flag Benghazi (BEN) – Libya 2 airlines
5 hr 35 mins
2,169 mi · 3,491 km
5
per week
Moldova flag Chişinău (RMO) – Moldova 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,083 mi · 3,352 km
5
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Jazan (GIZ) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → GIZ
5
per week
Angola flag Luanda (NBJ) – Angola 1 airline
—
DXB → NBJ
5
per week
Russian Federation flag Mineralnyye Vody (MRV) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 10 mins
1,481 mi · 2,383 km
5
per week
Kenya flag Mombasa (MBA) – Kenya 1 airline
5 hr 40 mins
2,283 mi · 3,675 km
5
per week
Greece flag Mykonos Island (JMK) – Greece 1 airline
—
DXB → JMK
5
per week
Italy flag Nápoli (NAP) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 20 mins
2,582 mi · 4,156 km
5
per week
Bulgaria flag Sofia (SOF) – Bulgaria 1 airline
5 hr 35 mins
2,171 mi · 3,495 km
5
per week
Iraq flag Sulaymaniyah (ISU) – Iraq 2 airlines
3 hr 10 mins
929 mi · 1,496 km
5
per week
Italy flag Catania (CTA) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,501 mi · 4,025 km
4
per week
Djibouti flag Djibouti City (JIB) – Djibouti 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,238 mi · 1,992 km
4
per week
Croatia flag Dubrovnik (DBV) – Croatia 1 airline
—
DXB → DBV
4
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Hanak (RSI) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → RSI
4
per week
Rwanda flag Kigali (KGL) – Rwanda 1 airline
6 hr 10 mins
2,527 mi · 4,067 km
4
per week
Thailand flag Krabi (KBV) – Thailand 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
3,103 mi · 4,993 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Makhachkala (MCX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
3 hr 45 mins
1,290 mi · 2,076 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Saint-Petersburg (LED) – Russian Federation 1 airline
6 hr 25 mins
2,672 mi · 4,301 km
4
per week
Austria flag Salzburg (SZG) – Austria 1 airline
6 hr 40 mins
2,770 mi · 4,458 km
4
per week
Russian Federation flag Sochi (AER) – Russian Federation 1 airline
4 hr 15 mins
1,528 mi · 2,460 km
4
per week
Montenegro flag Tivat (TIV) – Montenegro 1 airline
—
DXB → TIV
4
per week
Croatia flag Zagreb (ZAG) – Croatia 1 airline
6 hr 20 mins
2,587 mi · 4,163 km
4
per week
Türkiye flag Ankara (ESB) – Türkiye 1 airline
4 hr 35 mins
1,649 mi · 2,654 km
3
per week
Italy flag Bergamo (BGY) – Italy 1 airline
6 hr 50 mins
2,880 mi · 4,635 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Ekaterinburg (SVX) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 25 mins
2,193 mi · 3,529 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Kazan (KZN) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,120 mi · 3,411 km
3
per week
Iraq flag Kirkuk (KIK) – Iraq 1 airline
—
DXB → KIK
3
per week
Slovenia flag Ljubljana (LJU) – Slovenia 1 airline
6 hr 30 mins
2,671 mi · 4,298 km
3
per week
Russian Federation flag Ufa (UFA) – Russian Federation 1 airline
5 hr 5 mins
2,025 mi · 3,259 km
3
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Al Qaysumah (AQI) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → AQI
2
per week
Saudi Arabia flag Al-Jawf (AJF) – Saudi Arabia 1 airline
—
DXB → AJF
2
per week
India flag Chandigarh (IXC) – India 1 airline
—
DXB → IXC
2
per week
Greece flag Kerkyra Island (CFU) – Greece 1 airline
—
DXB → CFU
2
per week
Afghanistan flag Khost (KHT) – Afghanistan 1 airline
—
DXB → KHT
2
per week
Iran flag Mashhad (MHD) – Iran 2 airlines
2 hr 40 mins
800 mi · 1,287 km
2
per week
Italy flag Olbia (OLB) – Italy 1 airline
—
DXB → OLB
2
per week
Libya flag Tripoli (MJI) – Libya 2 airlines
—
DXB → MJI
2
per week
Syrian Arab Republic flag Aleppo (ALP) – Syrian Arab Republic 1 airline
—
DXB → ALP
1
per week
Somalia flag Bosaso (BSA) – Somalia 1 airline
3 hr 20 mins
1,048 mi · 1,686 km
1
per week
Türkiye flag İzmir (ADB) – Türkiye 1 airline
5 hr 0 mins
1,875 mi · 3,018 km
1
per week
United Kingdom flag London (STN) – United Kingdom 1 airline
7 hr 45 mins
3,392 mi · 5,459 km
1
per week
Bangladesh flag Sylhet (ZYL) – Bangladesh 1 airline
5 hr 20 mins
2,277 mi · 3,664 km
1
per week
India flag Vasco da Gama (GOI) – India 1 airline
—
DXB → GOI
1
per week

Route and destination data updated July 18, 2026.

Dubai Airport is served by 62 airlines, with Emirates in the lead at 37% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 71% of routes. 40 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 62 airlines operate international routes, compared with zero airlines serving domestic routes. Emirates is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Auckland with a flight time of 16 hrs 55 mins.

Emirates (122 routes)
flydubai (97 routes)
Air India Express (12 routes)
IndiGo (10 routes)
SpiceJet (5 routes)
Airblue (4 routes)
I A W (4 routes)
Air India (3 routes)
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (3 routes)
Pakistan International Airlines (3 routes)
Saudi Arabian Airlines (2 routes)
Oman Air (2 routes)
US-Bangla Airlines (2 routes)
Air Sial (2 routes)
SIF (2 routes)
Fly Cham (2 routes)
Kam Air (2 routes)
Air Astana (2 routes)
Pegasus (2 routes)
Iran Airtour (2 routes)
Sepehran Airlines (2 routes)
Daallo Airlines (2 routes)
flyadeal (1 routes)
flynas (1 routes)
Riyadh Air (1 routes)
Gulf Air (1 routes)
Qatar Airways (1 routes)
EgyptAir (1 routes)
FitsAir (1 routes)
SriLankan Airlines (1 routes)
Royal Jordanian (1 routes)
Jazeera Airways (1 routes)
Kuwait Airways (1 routes)
Ethiopian Airlines (1 routes)
Middle East Airlines (1 routes)
Turkish Airlines (1 routes)
FJL (1 routes)
Fly Jinnah (1 routes)
Syrian Air (1 routes)
Kenya Airways (1 routes)
Himalaya Airlines (1 routes)
Nepal Airlines (1 routes)
Cebu Pacific Air (1 routes)
Ariana Afghan Airlines (1 routes)
Air France (1 routes)
MFX (1 routes)
Uzbekistan Airways (1 routes)
AJet (1 routes)
Mahan Air (1 routes)
Varesh Airlines (1 routes)
Aeroflot (1 routes)
CYP (1 routes)
Cyprus Airways (1 routes)
Royal Air Maroc (1 routes)
Somon Air (1 routes)
Belavia (1 routes)
Berniq Airways (1 routes)
RwandAir (1 routes)
Fly Oya (1 routes)
Oya International Airlines (1 routes)
Sun Express (1 routes)
Dubai Air Wing (1 routes)

Dubai Airport provides direct service to 93 countries across six continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international. India is the primary international destination.

India - 75/day
Saudi Arabia - 47/day
Pakistan - 27/day
Egypt - 16/day
United States of America - 14/day
Bahrain - 13/day
Türkiye - 12/day
United Kingdom - 12/day
Qatar - 11/day
Israel - 11/day
Oman - 11/day
Thailand - 11/day
Russian Federation - 11/day
Bangladesh - 10/day
Germany - 10/day
Sri Lanka - 9/day
South Africa - 9/day
Australia - 9/day
Italy - 9/day
Jordan - 8/day
Kuwait - 8/day
China - 8/day
Ethiopia - 7/day
Lebanon - 7/day
Iraq - 7/day
Maldives - 6/day
Kenya - 6/day
Philippines - 6/day
Kazakhstan - 6/day
France - 6/day
Spain - 6/day
Syrian Arab Republic - 5/day
  Nepal - 5/day
Afghanistan - 5/day
Indonesia - 5/day
Switzerland - 5/day
Uzbekistan - 4/day
Azerbaijan - 3/day
Malaysia - 3/day
Singapore - 3/day
Georgia - 3/day
Iran - 3/day
Tanzania, the United Republic of - 3/day
Greece - 3/day
Netherlands - 2/day
Serbia - 2/day
Belgium - 2/day
Ireland - 2/day
Hong Kong - 2/day
Portugal - 2/day
Mauritius - 2/day
Cyprus - 2/day
Seychelles - 2/day
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 2/day
Kyrgyzstan - 2/day
Czechia - 2/day
Armenia - 2/day
Eritrea - 2/day
Morocco - 2/day
Romania - 2/day
Tajikistan - 2/day
Uganda - 2/day
South Korea - 2/day
Austria - 2/day
Viet Nam - 2/day
Poland - 2/day
Canada - 2/day
Japan - 2/day
Brazil - 2/day
Taiwan - 1/day
Ghana - 1/day
Turkmenistan - 1/day
New Zealand - 1/day
Hungary - 1/day
Denmark - 1/day
Nigeria - 1/day
Zambia - 1/day
Norway - 1/day
Sweden - 1/day
Tunisia - 1/day
Somalia - 1/day
Guinea - 1/day
Belarus - 1/day
Albania - 1/day
Libya - 1/day
Moldova - 1/day
Angola - 1/day
Bulgaria - 1/day
Djibouti - 1/day
Croatia - 1/day
Rwanda - 1/day
Montenegro - 1/day
Slovenia - 0/day

Delays

Worst Delays · Most Punctual · Most Cancellations · Live Delays
Global  Delays
Delay Performance (24 hour average)
Departures
18 min late
min (+0.9%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Arrivals
1 min late
4 min (-75.3%) vs last 24 hours
24h trend
Cancelled Departures
10 flights (24 hour total)

Jul 19

2026

20:00 - 21:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 19

2026

19:00 - 20:00

Departure
10 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
2

Jul 19

2026

18:00 - 19:00

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
3

Jul 19

2026

11:00 - 12:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

10:00 - 11:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

09:00 - 10:00

Departure
35 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

08:00 - 09:00

Departure
36 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
1

Jul 19

2026

06:00 - 07:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

05:00 - 06:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
13 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

04:00 - 05:00

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

03:00 - 04:00

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
2 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

02:00 - 03:00

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

01:00 - 02:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 19

2026

00:00 - 01:00

Departure
21 min late
Arrival
11 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

23:00 - 00:00

Departure
16 min late
Arrival
on-time
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

22:00 - 23:00

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
23 min late
Cancelled
0

Jul 18

2026

21:00 - 22:00

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
22 min late
Cancelled
0
Delay Performance (7 day average)
Departures
11 min late
3 min (+42.6%) vs last week
7d trend
Arrivals
1 min late
8 min (+107.9%) vs last week
7d trend
Cancelled Departures
101 flights (7 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
9

Jul 17

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
17

Jul 16

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
7

Jul 15

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
29

Jul 14

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
16

Jul 13

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 12

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
18
Delay Performance (30 day average)
Departures
8 min late
3 min (+62.8%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Arrivals
6 min early
2 min (+30.5%) vs last 30 days
30d trend
Cancelled Departures
280 flights (30 day total)

Jul 18

2026

Departure
18 min late
Arrival
4 min late
Cancelled
9

Jul 17

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
5 min late
Cancelled
17

Jul 16

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
6 min late
Cancelled
7

Jul 15

2026

Departure
15 min late
Arrival
3 min late
Cancelled
29

Jul 14

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
1 min early
Cancelled
16

Jul 13

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
5

Jul 12

2026

Departure
12 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
18

Jul 11

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
30

Jul 10

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
10 min early
Cancelled
38

Jul 9

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
4

Jul 8

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
2 min early
Cancelled
18

Jul 4

2026

Departure
30 min late
Arrival
3 min early
Cancelled
2

Jul 3

2026

Departure
8 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
0

Jul 2

2026

Departure
11 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
24

Jul 1

2026

Departure
9 min late
Arrival
6 min early
Cancelled
14

Jun 30

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
5

Jun 29

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
4

Jun 28

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
12 min early
Cancelled
10

Jun 27

2026

Departure
7 min late
Arrival
13 min early
Cancelled
4

Jun 26

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
9 min early
Cancelled
6

Jun 25

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
2

Jun 24

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
7 min early
Cancelled
6

Jun 23

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
6

Jun 22

2026

Departure
3 min late
Arrival
8 min early
Cancelled
3

Jun 21

2026

Departure
4 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
2

Jun 20

2026

Departure
6 min late
Arrival
4 min early
Cancelled
0

Jun 19

2026

Departure
5 min late
Arrival
5 min early
Cancelled
1

Global Rankings

Worldwide Position

Flights per day

#46 (530 flights/day)
Top 100 Busiest Airports in the World
Worldwide Position

Most destinations

#25 (214 destinations)
Top 100 Airports with Most Destinations

Runways

Runway Length Width Surface
14,600 ft 4,450 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
14,600 ft 4,450 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
14,255 ft 4,345 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt
14,255 ft 4,345 m 197 ft 60 m Asphalt

Runway Length

Runways at Dubai Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.

Operational Context

Dubai (IATA: DXB) operates around 530 flights per day to 214 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 0 domestic and 213 international routes, with Emirates as the leading carrier and Riyadh currently the busiest connection. From DXB, passengers can reach 93 countries across 6 continents, and the longest runway measures 4,450 m (14,600 ft).

Airlines and Destinations Overview

Dubai International is a major international transfer airport with a route network centered on long-haul and medium-haul services rather than domestic flying. It handles a very large mix of regional, intercontinental, and feeder traffic, with strong links to South Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Emirates is the dominant carrier, and the airport also hosts a broad range of other international airlines.

The airport functions primarily as a global hub and connecting point, with most traffic focused on nonstop international services. Its network supports both point-to-point demand and onward connections across multiple continents, making it an important interchange airport for passengers traveling between East and West.

Terminal Buildings and Facilities

Dubai International is organized around multiple passenger terminals, with operations divided by airline and service type. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 handle a large share of international traffic, while Terminal 2 serves additional regional and international operations. The layout is designed to support high-volume transfer flows, with dedicated processing areas and airside connections that help passengers move between flights.

The terminal system is structured to separate airline groups and traffic patterns, which is important at an airport with extensive connecting demand. Passenger handling is generally concentrated in large concourses, with facilities arranged for check-in, security screening, retail, and boarding at scale.

Key characteristics of the terminal system include:

  • Multiple passenger terminals
  • International-focused processing
  • Airline-based terminal allocation
  • Transfer-oriented layout
  • Large concourse operations

Passenger-facing facilities include standard airport services such as check-in halls, immigration and security processing, retail areas, and food and beverage outlets. The airport also provides business and premium passenger services, as well as support facilities for transit travelers and long-distance connections.

Passenger facilities available across the airport include:

  • Retail shops
  • Dining outlets
  • Lounges
  • Currency exchange and banking services
  • Transit passenger amenities

Airport Lounges

Lounges at Dubai International include both airline-operated and independent facilities, with the strongest concentration in the international terminals. They are generally used by premium cabin passengers, eligible frequent flyers, and travelers with paid lounge access depending on the lounge and airline. Some facilities are closely tied to specific carriers, while others serve broader passenger groups.

Notable lounges include:

  • Emirates Lounges
  • Marhaba Lounge
  • Plaza Premium Lounge

Dining and Food Options

The airport offers a broad mix of quick-service outlets, international chains, and full-service dining options across its passenger terminals. Food choices are spread through airside and landside areas, reflecting the airport’s role as a major connecting hub with travelers spending extended time in transit.

Common dining options include:

  • International fast-food outlets
  • Coffee shops and cafés
  • Grab-and-go counters
  • Casual sit-down restaurants
  • Airport food courts

Public Transport and Parking

Dubai International is connected to the city by the Dubai Metro, with stations serving Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, and by a wider network of taxis and buses. The airport’s transport access is integrated with the city’s road system, which supports travel to central Dubai and other parts of the emirate. Official transport information is available through the airport’s transport pages.

Passengers can also rely on taxis and ride-hailing services for direct point-to-point access, particularly for destinations not well served by rail. Road access is straightforward from major Dubai corridors, and parking guidance is provided through the airport’s parking information.

Passengers can reach the airport using:

  • Dubai Metro
  • Public buses
  • Taxis
  • Ride-hailing services
  • Private car access

Parking is available for short and longer stays, with facilities intended for both terminal drop-offs and extended parking. The airport’s parking products support passengers, greeters, and travelers leaving vehicles while on trip.

Parking options include:

  • Short-stay parking
  • Long-stay parking
  • Terminal parking
  • Drop-off and pick-up areas

Runways and Operations

Dubai International has two parallel runways and operates as a high-capacity international airport. The runway system is designed to support a wide range of commercial aircraft, including long-haul widebody operations associated with intercontinental service. The airport’s infrastructure reflects its role in handling intensive scheduled traffic and large transfer volumes.

The longer runway extends to 4,450 meters, which supports demanding long-range and heavily loaded aircraft operations. Runway planning and airfield design are geared toward maintaining efficient movements in a hub environment with frequent arrivals and departures.

The runway system includes:

  • Two parallel runways
  • Long-haul capable runway lengths
  • Widebody aircraft operations
  • High-frequency scheduled traffic
  • Hub-scale airfield infrastructure

Passenger Traffic and Airport Role

Dubai International is one of the main global hub airports in the Middle East and serves as a major international gateway for the United Arab Emirates. Its traffic base is heavily weighted toward connecting passengers, with a large share of demand coming from international itineraries that link multiple regions through Dubai.

The airport supports both origin-and-destination travel and connecting flows, but its network role is especially important for intercontinental transit. It serves passengers traveling across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, and it is closely associated with the network of its largest carrier.

The airport’s role includes:

  • Global hub functions
  • Major international gateway
  • Strong transfer traffic
  • Long-haul network role
  • Carrier hub operations

Location and Catchment Area

The airport is located in Dubai and serves the city as well as the wider emirate and surrounding commercial areas. Its location supports access from central Dubai, business districts, and residential neighborhoods across the metropolitan area.

It also functions as a gateway for travelers using Dubai as a regional connection point. The airport’s catchment extends beyond the immediate city because many passengers use it for onward international travel rather than only local point-to-point trips.

The airport serves:

  • Dubai city
  • The wider emirate of Dubai
  • Metropolitan business districts
  • Regional connecting traffic
  • International transfer passengers

Hotels Near the Airport

Hotels near Dubai International are useful for transit passengers, airline crew, and business travelers needing overnight accommodation close to the terminals. The airport area includes on-airport and nearby lodging options, which are practical for short connections and early departures.

Notable nearby hotels include:

  • Dubai International Hotel

Airport History

Dubai International began operations in the late 1950s and developed from a modest regional airport into a major international hub. Early infrastructure was expanded as Dubai’s role in trade, aviation, and passenger transit grew, and the airport gradually became a central part of the emirate’s transport network.

A major phase of modernization came with runway and terminal expansion to support rising international traffic. Additional terminal facilities were developed over time, including the creation of separate passenger handling areas to manage increasing volumes and airline growth.

The airport’s most significant transformation came with the rapid expansion of long-haul services and the growth of Emirates, which positioned Dubai as a major connecting point between continents. Continued investment in terminals, concourses, and airfield systems has allowed the airport to support very high international traffic levels.

Today the airport operates as one of the world’s busiest international hubs, with a network built around global connectivity and transfer efficiency. Its current role reflects decades of staged expansion, airline growth, and infrastructure development aligned with Dubai’s wider economic strategy.

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