How many airports are there in Dubai?

How many airports does Dubai have?

The tallest building in the world, hundreds of skyscrapers, millions of tourists and hundreds of thousands of businesspeople – Dubai has many different faces and is definitely one of the most fascinating cities in the world. This modern metropolis in the Middle Eastern desert has become a global centre for tourism and business in just a few decades. Tourists from all over the world fly to Dubai using the services of local travel agencies such as Two Continents. To handle such a large flow of people and goods, a large airport is needed, or even two. How many airports are there in Dubai? Which airport is best for tourists?

There are two international civil airports and one military airport in Dubai. What airports are there in Dubai? Dubai has the following airports: Dubai Airport (DXB), Dubai-Al Maktoum Airport and Al-Minhad Airport (military).

Which airports in Dubai are accessible to tourists? If we count civil airports, i.e. airports in Dubai accessible to tourists, there are two airports in Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. These are the main airports in Dubai, through which many millions of passengers pass each year. Passenger air transport in Dubai is mainly operated by Dubai Airport (DXB). Dubai Al Maktoum Airport handles mostly cargo traffic, although in the future, Dubai International Airport and other airports in Dubai are to be closed, and all passenger traffic will be transferred to Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC), which will become the largest airport in the world.

Which airports serve Dubai?

Which airport in Dubai is the most important? The most important airport in Dubai is Dubai Airport (DXB). It is the largest airport in the United Arab Emirates and one of the busiest airports in the world. However, it is not the only airport in Dubai – Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) is the second largest airport in Dubai, which is set to become the largest airport in the world once construction is complete.

However, these are not the only airports serving Dubai. The city is also served by Sharjah Airport, located about 30 kilometres from the centre of Dubai in the neighbouring emirate of Sharjah. Sharjah International Airport is the third largest airport in the United Arab Emirates. Together, these three international airports in Dubai handle all air traffic in the city.

Guide to airports in Dubai

Would you like to learn more about the largest airport in Dubai? Are you flying to Dubai and want to find out what Dubai's airports are like? Are you looking for information on how to get from Dubai Airport to the city centre? We have prepared guides on airports in Dubai for you:

• Read the guide ➡️ Dubai International Airport (DXB) – the most important information
• Read the guide ➡️Dubai Al Maktoum – airport guide
• Read the guide ➡️Interesting facts about Dubai Airport, the world's largest airport
• Read the guide ➡️What to buy at Dubai Airport?

Flights to Dubai

Now that we know what airports there are in Dubai, it's time to consider which one is best for tourists. Dubai international airports – which one to choose? It is better to buy a ticket to Dubai International Airport (DXB). This airport is better if you value comfort, modernity and quick and cheap transport to the city centre. Dubai International Airport serves flights to almost 300 destinations in over 100 countries around the world. Dubai Al Makotum Airport (DWC) also has its advantages. You can read more about this in the comparison of DXB and DWC airports ➡️Dubai Airport – DXB or DWC?

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Questions and answers (FAQ)

• Is there more than one airport in Dubai?

Yes, there is more than one airport in Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum Airport. The city is also served by Sharjah Airport, located a few kilometres from Dubai. There is also a military airport in Dubai: Al Minhadi Airport.

• What are the main airports in Dubai?

The main airports in Dubai are: Dubai Airport (DXB), also known as Dubai International Airport, and Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC), also known as Dubai World Central Airport.

• Does Dubai have international airports?

Yes, there are two international airports in Dubai: Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum Airport (DWC). Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the main airport in Dubai and one of the largest airports in the world. Dubai is served by one more international airport: Sharjah Airport.