Dubai International Airport

OMDB / DXB

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Dubai, United Arab EmiratesELEV 62 FT

Large airportScheduled service

Based operators

charter operators on the field

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to SHJ

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

25 operators

Charter fleet based on the field

More resident charter operators than 99% of the 650 US fields with a based fleet on the register.

9 nm

To the nearest alternate

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) — 5 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

01 / Field brief

Dubai International Airport (OMDB / DXB) is a large commercial airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airport sits 62 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.

The airport anchors local charter capacity — Aerogulf Services, Aerovista Aviation, and Alex Jets are based here, 25 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 9 nm), Al Minhad Air Base (NHD, 13 nm), and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 24 nm).

Planning a trip? The Dubai, United Arab Emirates destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under مطار دبي الدولي‎. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Dubai.