Dubai International Airport (DXB) has alerted of a busy travel period and a surge in passengers exceeding over 252,000 during the upcoming travel season with the six-day Eid Al Adha long weekend coinciding with school summer holidays.
According to DXB, the airport is set to welcome an estimated 3.5 million passengers between June 20 and July 3 with the total daily traffic reaching 252,000.
The international hub is preparing for an increase in departures as travel rates surge during the holiday period, more than 250,000 are expected in outbound traffic from June 23 to June 25.
June 24 is forecasted to be one of the busiest days with an expected departure of 100,000 passengers.
“Dubai International’s recovery has been spectacular this year as evidenced by the impressive traffic growth in the first quarter. As a result, the seasonal peaks this year are expected to be the busiest since 2019, and we are preparing ourselves accordingly,” said Essa Al Shamsi, Senior Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports.
“Teams across DXB, representing terminal operations, guest experience, control authorities including Dubai Police, airlines, ground handling, baggage operations, car parks, and multiple commercial and service partners, are all working in perfect sync to maintain the high quality of service that international travellers have to come to expect of Dubai.”
The DXB control centre will monitor operations inside the terminal, on the airfield and in real time. The airport team is working collaboratively to ensure a smooth travel experience.
DXB has also issued guidelines for passengers:
- Passengers flying Emirates can use the airline’s convenient home, early and self-service check-in facilities as well as a city check-in option at ICD Brookfield Place in the DIFC area in Dubai and the dedicated facility in Ajman.
- flydubai passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least 4 hours before the departure time of their flight.
- Passengers flying all other airlines should arrive at DXB no earlier than 3 hours before the scheduled departure time of their flights. DXB recommends using online check-in where available to save time.
- For those travelling with families, children over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process.
- Passengers should be aware of the latest travel regulations for destinations they are travelling to, and to be prepared with all the necessary travel documents before reaching the airport.
- Weighing luggage at home, assembling documents in advance, and being prepared for security checks helps minimises stress at the airport.
- Spare batteries and power banks are considered a safety hazard and are prohibited to be carried in or as checked-in luggage. Passengers must properly pack batteries and power banks and carry them their hand luggage only.
- Travellers can use Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport’s Terminals 1 and 3. Metro operating times are generally extended during the Eid holidays.
- Access to the arrivals’ forecourts in both Terminals 1 and 3 is limited to public transport and other authorised airport vehicles only. Those visiting the airport to pick up guests are advised to use DXB’s designated car parks or valet services to receive their guests in comfort.
- Once at the airport, travellers can enjoy DXB’s world-class facilities – including restaurants, duty free shopping, hotel, and exclusive lounge access – before their flight.
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