The live departures board above shows all outgoing flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB) today across all three terminals. Data is sourced directly from the official Dubai Airports system and refreshes every 60 seconds. Each row shows the scheduled departure time, actual departure time, destination city, flight number, airline, terminal, gate number and real-time flight status.
Search by flight number, destination city or airline using the search bar above. You can also filter by Terminal 1, Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 to narrow results. Gate numbers appear on the board as soon as they are confirmed by the airport — typically 2 to 3 hours before departure.
Which Terminal for Your Dubai Airport Departure
Dubai International Airport has three departure terminals. Knowing your terminal before arriving at the airport is important — the terminals are separate buildings and travelling between them once inside requires taking a shuttle bus. The terminal for your flight is shown on the live departures board above and on your boarding pass or e-ticket.
Always double check your terminal on the departures board above before heading to the airport — occasionally airlines operate from a different terminal than expected.
Check-in at Dubai International Airport
Check-in at Dubai Airport is handled in the departures hall of each terminal. Check-in desk ranges for your flight are shown on the departures board above. Desks at all three terminals are clearly numbered and easy to find from the main entrance.
- Check-in desks open 3 hours before departure for most international flights at DXB
- Emirates check-in at Terminal 3 closes 60 minutes before departure — do not arrive late
- flydubai check-in at Terminal 2 closes 45 minutes before departure
- Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure for most airlines — strongly recommended
- Emirates self-service check-in kiosks are available throughout Terminal 3 check-in hall
- Bag drop counters are available for passengers who have already checked in online
- Oversized and sports baggage has dedicated drop-off counters at all three terminals
- Emirates First and Business Class passengers have dedicated premium check-in counters at T3
Gates and Concourses at Dubai Airport
Dubai Airport departures are spread across multiple concourses within each terminal. Gate numbers at DXB are shown on the live departures board above as soon as they are assigned — typically 2 to 3 hours before departure. Always check the board for your gate before heading airside as gate changes can occur.
- Allow at least 15 to 25 minutes to walk from security to your gate — DXB is very large
- Moving walkways and buggies are available throughout all concourses
- Boarding typically starts 45 to 60 minutes before departure at Dubai Airport
- Emirates gate closing time is 20 minutes before departure — be at the gate on time
- Gate changes are displayed on screens throughout the terminal and on the board above
Security and Passport Control at Dubai Airport Departures
After check-in at Dubai Airport, departing passengers proceed through passport control (for non-UAE residents) and security screening before entering the departure lounge and airside areas. At Terminal 3 during peak morning and evening departure waves, security and passport control queues can be lengthy — always allow more time than you think you need.
- Arrive at Dubai Airport at least 3 hours before long-haul international flights
- Arrive at least 2 hours before regional, Gulf and short-haul flights from DXB
- UAE nationals can use Smart Gates (eGate) at passport control for faster processing
- Liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100ml or less in a clear resealable bag
- Laptops and large electronic devices must be removed from bags at security screening
- Dubai Airport has dedicated security lanes for First Class, Business Class and families
- Prescription medication should be carried with a doctor’s prescription for quantities above personal use
- Items prohibited in UAE such as certain medications and materials are enforced at departure screening
Dubai Airport Departure Lounge and Duty Free
Once through security at Dubai International Airport, departing passengers have access to one of the world’s most impressive airport departure lounges. Dubai Duty Free is consistently ranked among the best airport retail experiences globally and is available airside in all three terminals.
Getting to Dubai Airport for Your Departure
Dubai International Airport is located approximately 4 kilometres from Deira and 15 kilometres from Downtown Dubai. It is well connected by metro, taxi and bus. The Dubai Metro Red Line is the fastest and most affordable option from central Dubai. Allow extra time during peak hours, Friday afternoons and UAE public holidays when traffic on Airport Road can be slow.
Top Departure Routes from Dubai Airport
Dubai International Airport is the hub for Emirates, which connects Dubai to over 140 destinations on six continents including London, New York, Sydney, Singapore, Mumbai, Bangkok, Nairobi, São Paulo and hundreds more. flydubai adds hundreds of regional routes connecting Dubai to destinations across the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and Europe that are not served by Emirates directly.
Beyond Emirates and flydubai, over 90 international airlines operate departures from DXB including Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, IndiGo, Saudia, Oman Air and Gulf Air. The live departures board above shows every flight leaving Dubai Airport today from all airlines across all terminals.
Dubai Airport Departures — Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I arrive at Dubai Airport for departure?
For long-haul international flights from Dubai Airport you should arrive at least 3 hours before departure. For regional and Gulf flights arrive at least 2 hours before. Terminal 3 during peak morning and evening waves is particularly busy — always allow more time than you expect. During UAE public holidays and school holidays the airport is significantly busier than usual.
Which terminal does Emirates depart from at Dubai Airport?
Emirates departs exclusively from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport. Emirates flights use Concourses A, B and C within T3. flydubai, which is part of the Emirates Group, departs from Concourse D also within Terminal 3. The Airport Terminal 3 Metro station is directly connected to the T3 departures building for easy access from the city.
How do I find my departure gate at Dubai Airport?
Your departure gate number is shown on the live departures board at the top of this page as soon as it is assigned — usually 2 to 3 hours before departure. Gate numbers are also displayed on screens throughout the terminal and concourses. Gate changes do occasionally happen so always check the board before proceeding to your gate.
How long does security take at Dubai Airport departures?
Security at Dubai Airport typically takes 10 to 30 minutes depending on the terminal and time of day. During peak departure waves — particularly early morning between 01:00 and 04:00 when many long-haul flights depart, and evenings — security queues at Terminal 3 can be 30 to 45 minutes or longer. Always allow 90 minutes minimum from arrival at the terminal to reaching your gate.
Can I do online check-in for flights from Dubai Airport?
Yes. Online check-in is available for most airlines departing from Dubai Airport. Emirates online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. After completing online check-in you can proceed directly to bag drop if you have checked luggage, saving considerable time. Emirates also allows seat selection and upgrade requests during online check-in.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Dubai Airport departures?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all three terminals at Dubai International Airport including airside in the departure lounges. Connect to the DXB Free WiFi network and complete the quick registration. The service is completely free with no time limit and is fast enough for streaming and video calls.
What currency can I buy at Dubai Airport duty free?
Currency exchange counters and ATMs are available both landside and airside at Dubai Airport. Major currencies including US dollars, euros, British pounds, Indian rupees, Pakistani rupees and most other major currencies are available. Exchange rates at the airport are generally less competitive than in the city — exchange currency before arriving at the airport if possible.
Can I fly from Dubai to Abu Dhabi by air?
There are no scheduled commercial flights between Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi Airport as the two cities are only 150 kilometres apart by road. The most practical way to travel between Dubai Airport and Abu Dhabi is by taxi which takes approximately 90 minutes, or by intercity bus which runs from Al Ghubaiba Bus Station in Bur Dubai.