Where does Emirates land in Dubai airport?

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.



Emirates flights land and depart exclusively from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Terminal 3 is one of the world's largest terminal buildings and serves as the global hub for Emirates and its partner, flydubai. Depending on your specific aircraft and route, you will arrive at one of the three massive concourses: Concourse A (built specifically to accommodate the Airbus A380 with dual-level boarding), Concourse B, or Concourse C. If you are connecting from an Emirates flight to a flydubai flight, you may need to use the "Terminal 3 to Terminal 2" shuttle bus, but the majority of Emirates-to-Emirates connections stay within the sprawling Terminal 3 complex. For 2026 travelers, the terminal features a massive underground automated people mover (APM) and a 24-hour duty-free shopping district. If your plane lands at a "remote stand" away from the building, a dedicated Emirates bus will transport you directly to the appropriate concourse entrance for immigration or transit.

Emirates primarily operates out of Dubai International Airport (DXB), specifically at Terminal 3.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

1. Home Terminal: Terminal 3 (DXB)

  • Terminal 3 is exclusively used by Emirates and is the largest airline terminal in the world by floor space. It is directly connected to Concourses A, B, and C via an underground train.
  • Concourse A is dedicated to Emirates.
  • Concourse B is used by Emirates and some flydubai flights (Emirates’ partner).
  • Concourse C is also used by Emirates.

Important: Virtually all Emirates passenger flights arrive at and depart from Terminal 3. When you book an Emirates flight, your ticket will almost always list DXB as the airport and Terminal 3 as the terminal.

2. Connections to/from Al Maktoum International (DWC)

While DXB is Emirates’ main hub, there is a secondary scenario: During periods of major runway maintenance or extraordinary disruption at DXB (like the one in 2024), Emirates has occasionally temporarily diverted a small number of flights to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Dubai World Central. However, this is an exception, not the norm. Passengers are always notified well in advance if their flight is affected.

Key Summary:

  • Normal Operations: Your Emirates flight will almost certainly land at Dubai International (DXB), Terminal 3.
  • Check Your Ticket: Always double-check your itinerary or e-ticket, as it will have the confirmed airport (DXB or DWC) and terminal.
  • If Connecting: If you are connecting from an Emirates flight to a flydubai

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