How do I transfer from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 Dubai?

Simply go to the Connections desk and take the shuttle bus to your next departure terminal. Check in for your onward flight. Your bags will be tagged through to your next flight as long as your connection is within 24 hours.



Transferring between Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is a common requirement for passengers switching from Emirates (T3) to other international carriers (T1). If you are "airside" (already through security and connecting), the most efficient way is to use the complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle bus that runs between the terminals. The journey takes about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic on the apron. If you have already cleared customs and are "landside," you can take the Dubai Metro (Red Line), which stops at both Terminal 3 and Terminal 1; the ride is only a few minutes, but you will need a Nol card. Because DXB is one of the world's largest airports, the walking distance between gates can be substantial; you should allow at least 60 to 90 minutes for the transfer to account for security re-screening, shuttle wait times, and the sheer scale of the concourses. Always follow the "Connections" signage rather than exiting toward Arrivals to stay within the secure transit zone.

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You do not require a transit visa in Dubai if you are only transferring flights under 24 hours, regardless of the airlines you are travelling with. Upon your arrival to terminal 1, please follow the signs to connections and proceed to the transfer desk.

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Below you can find the minimum time needed for connecting flights in Dubai International Airport. Between domestic flights: 20 min. Between domestic and international flights: 60 min. Between international flights: 60 min.

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If your first flight leg is the international leg, you'll be put through customs on first arrival, then have to re-check any bags and go through security again for your connecting flight. I have 2 hours in dubai to get from one flight to the next. This is my first flight.

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Transfer between terminals You can easily walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 when transferring between flights. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes, and there are travelators and escalators along the way.

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Connecting flights in Dubai We'll tag your bags right through to your final destination so you won't need to collect them and check them in again. If your connecting flight is with another airline, you may arrive and depart from different terminals.

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You need to be at the boarding gate at least 45 minutes before the departure of your connecting flight. If you don't have a UAE visa, the scheduled departure of the connecting flight needs to be within 24 hours of your arrival in Dubai. Without a UAE visa, you won't be allowed to leave the airport.

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What happens if I miss my connection? By booking your whole itinerary on one ticket you ensure that, in most cases, your onward travel will be guaranteed – meaning that if you miss your connection through no fault of your own, you will be rebooked on the next available flight.

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Dubai International (DXB) is our home hub. Your Emirates flight will arrive at and depart from gates A, B or C at our own Emirates Terminal 3. Inside, palm lined walkways lead you out into the city beyond or on to your next flight.

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It's easy to transfer between terminals at Dubai International Airport. The Metro runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3; there is a free 24-hour shuttle service between Terminals 1, 2 and 3; and if you're connecting to another flights, you'll be automatically transferred as part of your connection.

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The terminal was built as a multi-level underground structure with over 1,713,000 square metres of floor space combined with concourse B, a capacity of 43 million passengers and 22 aerobridges tailored to A380 aircraft.

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If you miss your connection due to a delay, usually the airline is responsible for providing you with a replacement flight to your destination. They will have to book you on the earliest possible flight available.

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In most cases, you'll receive your boarding pass for your connecting flight already when you check in for your first flight. This means you don't have to check in again for your next flight. If you haven't received it, you can go to the transfer desk or kiosk of the airline you're flying with to collect it.

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Connecting Flight Delay
If you miss your link due to a flight delay, it is the airline's fault. Thus, during such cases, Emirates will rebook you on their next available flight. However, if this next flight happens to be the following morning, the airline has a solution to this too.

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If you checked a bag, you'll have to collect it from baggage claim from the international flight. You'll need to clear customs and immigration.

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