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World's busiest international airport by passenger traffic.
Opened
1960
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the primary commercial airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and one of the world's most significant aviation hubs. It consistently ranks as the busiest airport globally for international passenger traffic, handling over 86 million passengers annually before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel.
The airport serves as the main hub for Emirates airline, one of the world's largest long-haul carriers, and is a major connecting point between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its strategic geographic position makes it a natural transit hub for intercontinental travel.
DXB operates two parallel runways and features three passenger terminals, including the dedicated Terminal 3, which is one of the largest airport buildings in the world by floor space. Ongoing infrastructure investment has continually expanded its capacity to meet growing regional and global demand.
Terminals
The airport has three terminals: Terminal 1 serves international carriers, Terminal 2 handles budget and regional airlines, and the massive Terminal 3 is exclusively dedicated to Emirates and Qantas.
Getting to & from
Dubai Metro's Red Line connects the airport to Dubai city center and key districts via two dedicated stations, supplemented by taxis, ride-hailing services, and hotel shuttles.
Airlines here
Emirates is the dominant hub carrier at DXB, while flydubai, Qantas, and hundreds of international airlines from virtually every major alliance also operate services here.
Notable facts
- ›DXB was the world's busiest airport for international passengers for several consecutive years prior to 2020.
- ›Terminal 3 is among the largest airport terminal buildings in the world by floor area, covering approximately 1.7 million square meters.
- ›The airport operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with no overnight curfew.
- ›DXB serves over 240 destinations in more than 90 countries.
- ›Emirates alone accounts for the majority of DXB's passenger traffic, operating one of the world's largest fleets of Airbus A380 aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
