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COVID-19: If you're flying, arrive 4 hours prior to departure

Travel kit: The passenger kit includes a facemask, gloves, anti-bacterial wipes, sanitiser

Last updated: June 01, 2020 | 20:40

Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor

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SOCIAL DISTANCiNG: The DXB management announced that in order to maintain public safety and social distancing requirements, travellers without confirmed tickets, passengers without proper PPE, and passengers who arrive to the airport earlier than 4 hours before their scheduled departure time will not be permitted to enter the terminal buildings.

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