Flights to Dubai

Dubai receives flights operated by some of the top names in the aviation industry such as Delta Air Lines, China Southern Airlines and United Airlines. Dubai International Airport is the major international aerodrome.

Situated in southern part of Persian Gulf, Dubai has earned the most fame of all the emirates in UAE. Dubai International Airport is the major international aerodrome at the city. It handles an estimated 40.9 million passengers every year and is globally the 15th busiest. With regards to international passenger traffic it is also globally the 6th busiest.

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport caters to the biggest city in UAE and an important aviation center in Middle East. It is located in Al-Garhoud, which lies to Dubai’s southeast and 2.5 miles from the emirate. The Department of Civil Aviation looks after its operations. The airport also serves as the home base for Emirates SkyCargo and Emirates, which are the international airways of Dubai.

Emirates Hub at Dubai is Middle East’s biggest airline center. Almost 60% of the air traffic and 38% of aircraft functions at the airport are looked after by Emirates. FlyDubai, a budget carrier, is also based at Dubai International Airport.

Major Airlines Operators in Dubai

• Delta Air Lines: Flights to Dubai from Atlanta and back are available from Delta Air Lines.
• China Southern Airlines: People looking to visit Dubai from Beijing, Jeddah and Guangzhou can opt for flights by China Southern Airlines.
• United Airlines: United Airlines conducts two way flights from Washington to Dubai.
• China Eastern Airlines: Flights from Kunming and Shanghai to Dubai are available from China Eastern Airlines.
• Lufthansa: Lufthansa operates flights between German cities Munich and Frankfurt and Dubai.
• Emirates: People in Dubai seeking to spend time in Abidjan, Dakar, Baghdad, Entebbe or Cairo can use flights by Emirates.

Major Hotels near Dubai International Airport

• InterContinental Dubai Festival City: InterContinental Dubai Festival City is placed in downtown Dubai.
• Coral Oriental Dubai: Coral Oriental Dubai is at a distance of 5.9 kilometers from Dubai International Airport.
• Holiday Inn Dubai: Holiday Inn Dubai is situated at the city center and can be conveniently reached from the leading shopping destinations.
• Residence Deira: Dubai International Airport is separated from Residence Deira by 5.8 kilometers.
• Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is 5.6 kilometers from Dubai International Airport.