Dubai International Airport
Photo: Simon Stonier · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Dubai International Airport OMDB / DXB

The world's busiest international hub, only 15 minutes from Downtown and DIFC, with FBOs clustered around Terminal 2 and the Executive Flight area. Slots are tightly coordinated and parking is limited and expensive; most operators position to Al Maktoum after drop-off. Unbeatable convenience for Deira, Downtown and Business Bay.

13,123 ft
Longest runway
15 min
Drive to Dubai
3
FBOs / handlers
62 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
5 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Jetex DXB
  • ExecuJet Dubai (DXB)
  • Jet Aviation Dubai (DXB)

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 13,123 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

Other airports for Dubai

What it costs to fly here privately

Keep wondering