Dubai International gears for peak travel June 24-July 4 with daily average of 214,000 fliers

Summer travel is all set to pick up significantly in coming weeks, plus there is Eid break

Last updated: June 23, 2022 | 09:24

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DXB is all set to handle some exceptionally busy passenger numbers over the next two weeks. And it would be the same for Eid holidays too.

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Dubai: The Dubai International Airport will see average daily passenger traffic hit 214,000 as summer travel soars between June 24 and July 4. July 2 will likely be the busiest with 235,000 passengers passing through.

Similar passenger numbers are forecast over the Eid Al Adha weekend of July 8-9. "Dubai Airports is working closely with airlines, control authorities, and commercial and service partners to ensure a smooth airport experience for passengers from kerb to boarding gates," according to a statement. Even then, passengers have been advised to do the following:

Be aware of the latest travel regulations for the destination you are travelling to and ensure that you have all the necessary documents with the required validity before reaching the airport.

For those travelling with families, children over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process.

If flying out of Terminal 1, arrive at the airport no earlier than three hours before your departure. Use online check in wherever available to save time.

Those travelling from Terminal 3 can use Emirates' early and self-service check-in facilities.

Weighing luggage at home, checking documents in advance, and being prepared for security checks can save time at the airport.

Use Dubai Metro to get to and from the airport. Metro operating times are extended during Eid holidays.

Friends and families are advised to use the airport’s designated car parks or valet service to receive their guests in comfort as access to the arrivals forecourt in Terminal 3 is limited to public transport and other authorised vehicles.

DXB has re-opened one of its runaways after 45 days, thus adding more capacity ahead of a peak travel phase.

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