How to get to Dubai airport
To reach Dubai airport by public transport: Dubai Metro Red Line (metro) and RTA (bus). Check times and fares on the operator's page before you go.
Checked 9 Oct
Public transport
From the official page, read on 19 Oct 2026:
Dubai Metro Red Line (metro)
RTA (bus)
Taxi and ride hailing
Taxis wait outside the terminal. Use the official rank, or a ride hailing app where it works in that country, and agree the price or check the meter before you set off.
Parking
We didn't find the parking page of Dubai airport. Its own site lists the car parks.
Before you fly
If your flight is late or cancelled, you may be owed money. Check it for free, and see the airport's lounges and travel insurance.
Questions
How far is Dubai airport from Dubai?
6 km in a straight line from the centre of Dubai. The trip by road or rail is longer; the operator's page has the times.
Can I park at Dubai airport?
We didn't find the parking page of Dubai airport. Its own site lists the car parks.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
On a flight from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline, you can be owed up to €600 a passenger when you arrive 3 hours late or more, the flight is cancelled less than 14 days before, or you're denied boarding, unless the airline shows extraordinary circumstances. Check your flight for free.