Dubai summer break: Reach airport early as 30,000 travellers to depart on peak days

The rest of this week is going to be busy at Dubai’s airport terminals with many schools shutting for summer break. Emirates Airlines has issued an advisory asking people to plan ahead for what they expect is going to see peak travel.

“More than 30,000 customers will depart DXB on June 26 and this level of departures will be at a similar level until June 30,” the airlines said in a statement. “Customers should plan for extra traffic on the roads approaching the airport, busier carparks, more people at the airport going through immigration, and the time it may take to travel between Concourses and reach Boarding Gates.”

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According to the airline, it is advisable for travelers to reach the airport three hours before the flight and ensure that they pass through immigration 1.5 hours before departure taking into considering the crowds expected at the airport. They also advised their flyers to ensure that they reach their correct boarding gate at least an hour before departure to avoid any last-minute rush or panic.

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Many Dubai schools will shut for the break on Thursday, June 26. It was earlier announced that Friday, June 27 will be a public holiday for Islamic New Year, giving UAE residents a longer three-day weekend. This has resulted in several people choosing to travel for their summer break on Thursday.

With recent closures of airspace in the region and flight disruptions, several airlines are advising their passengers to recheck their flight details and timings before leaving for the airport. Last week, several Air India flights were canceled or delayed following a deadly crash of the airline’s plane in the Indian city of Ahmedabad that has killed over 270 people. The disruptions were caused by the country’s regulatory body requiring additional safety checks.

Dubai International (DXB) received 23.4 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 1.5 per cent compared to same period last year.

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Nasreen Abdulla

nasreen@khaleejtimes.com

Nasreen Abdulla is a Special Correspondent covering food, tech and human interest stories. When not challenged by deadlines, you’ll find her pulling off submissions on the jiu jitsu mats.