5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“You’ll find kids’ play areas, prayer rooms, quiet rest zones, showers, and lounges scattered through the terminals.”
Tasha (AutismFamilyTravelGuide)5★ on Google
Airports / United Arab Emirates / DXB
Large airport · DXB
Dubai International Airport.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 62 ft elevation. 25 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
108,225 ratings
25
Operators based
62
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesELEV 62 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
108,225
Google reviews
ratings on Google
25
Based operators
charter operators on the field
62
Field elevation
feet above sea level
9
Nearest alternate
nm to SHJ
Field standing
#2 / 6
United Arab Emirates airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 108225 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated United Arab Emirates fields.
25 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 99% of the 651 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
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). With 2 runways, the longest 14,590-foot paved runway, DXB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Security and passport control are usually smooth, and connections between flights are well organised.”
Tasha (AutismFamilyTravelGuide)5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clear signage in English and Arabic, endless moving walkways, and staff everywhere to help keep things flowing.”
Tasha (AutismFamilyTravelGuide)5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OMDB
IATA
DXB
FAA / Local
OMDB
Elevation
62 ft
Coordinates
25.2498° N · 55.3710° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Arab Emirates fields
state range 14–869 ft
At 62 ft, DXB sits lower than 67% of the 12 United Arab Emirates fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 14,590 ft
- 12R/30L14,590 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12L/30R14,275 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,590 ft
DXB's 14,590 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators25
- Empire Aviation GroupDubai · Part 1354.4(19)11 aircraft · OMDB
- Gayo AviationDubai · Part 1354.5(139)8 aircraft · OMDB
- Alex JetsDubai · Part 1355.0(1)7 aircraft · OMDB
- DC Aviation Al-Futtaim LLCDubai · Part 1354.7(179)4 aircraft · OMDB
- Transworld GroupDubai · Part 1354.3(102)3 aircraft · OMDB
- Rotana JetDubai · Part 1353.1(17)2 aircraft · OMDB
- Aviation Services Management (ASM Air)Dubai · Part 1354.9(14)2 aircraft · OMDB
- JetexDubai · Part 1354.8(166)1 aircraft · OMDB
- L.A Aviation UAEDubai · Part 1354.5(139)1 aircraft · OMDB
- Seawings LLCDubai · Part 1354.5(76)1 aircraft · OMDB
- ExecuJet Middle EastDubai · Part 1354.8(63)1 aircraft · OMDB
- Emirates Executive JetDubai · Part 1351 aircraft · OMDB
- Jet-OpsDubai · Part 1351 aircraft · OMDB
- Emirates SkyCargoDubai · Part 1354.3(850)OMDB
- Aerogulf ServicesDubai · Part 1353.9(29)OMDB
- SolitAirDubai · Part 1354.7(23)OMDB
- Titan Aviation UAEDubai · Part 1353.9(13)OMDB
- DAALLO Airlines CargoDubai · Part 1354.6(11)OMDB
- SIPJ - Sonnig International Private JetsDubai · Part 1354.8(5)OMDB
- Etihad CargoDubai · Part 1352.0(4)OMDB
- SkyMark ExecutiveDubai · Part 1355.0(4)OMDB
- Aerovista AviationDubai · Part 1354.5(2)OMDB
- Constellation AviationDubai · Part 1355.0(1)OMDB
- Flight Generation GroupDubai · Part 135OMDB
- Right Jet FZCODubai · Part 135OMDB
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmSHJSharjah International AirportSharjah
- 13nmNHDAl Minhad Air BaseDubai
- 24nmDWCAl Maktoum International AirportDubai(Jebel Ali)
- 38nmRKTRas Al Khaimah International AirportRas Al Khaimah
- 42nmAEUAbu Musa Island AirportAbu Musa
- 53nmFJRFujairah International AirportFujairah
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapOMDB · Dubai International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DXB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,473 nm | 13h 8m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,784 nm | 13h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,941 nm | 14h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,132 nm | 14h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,286 nm | 15h 1m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,441 nm | 15h 23m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,541 nm | 15h 37m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,603 nm | 15h 45m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DXB?
- Dubai International Airport's longest paved runway is 14,590 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DXB?
- Dubai International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 14,590 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DXB?
- Yes. 25 charter operators list Dubai International Airport as a home base, including Aerogulf Services, Aerovista Aviation, Alex Jets. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to DXB?
- The closest alternate is Sharjah International Airport (SHJ), about 9 nm away, followed by Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DXB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 8m (5,473 nm), Boston about 13h 51m (5,784 nm), New York about 14h 13m (5,941 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.