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Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Gradually Resumes Operations After Drone Strike

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, was temporarily closed early Monday, March 16, 2026, following a drone-related incident that ignited a fire at a nearby fuel tank, but authorities have since announced a gradual resumption of flights as safety…

International Business Times

Passengers leave Dubai on limited Emirates flights following Iran strikes

Although the airport is not fully open, the airline has resumed operations

The Independent UK

Israel-Iran: Dubai airports suspend flights amidst esclating conflict

Dubai's airports, DXB and DWC, have halted all flight operations due to escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Airspace closures across the Middle East, including Iraq and Iran, have caused widespread flight disruptions. Major airlines like Air India and Air India Express have suspended flights to the region, prioritizing passenger and crew safety…

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Flying through Dubai airport? Know the viral 15-phone rule before you pack

Dubai International Airport (DXB) allows passengers to carry up to a limited number of portable electronic devices, including phones and laptops, per person. This regulation, driven by lithium battery safety concerns, requires devices to be switched off and properly packed. Travellers should protect spare batteries and consider carrying essential electronics…

The Times of India

Check-in from anywhere in Dubai? City Terminal Project's airport-free travel plan sounds unreal

Dubai is revolutionising air travel with its City Terminal Project, allowing passengers to check in and drop off luggage at city locations before being transported directly to their departure gates. This ambitious initiative aims to slash airport congestion and significantly enhance passenger experience, building on Dubai's status as a global…

The Times of India

FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion

FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport.

Euronews

Dubai plans new airport as it shatters previous passenger numbers

The city-state's second airport is hosting the biennial Dubai Air Show

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World’s busiest airport for international travel to close

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The Independent UK

UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close

The airport, known as DXB, currently handles more than 90 million passengers annually and is a key gateway for long-haul travel from the UK

Evening Standard

Dubai International Airport Sets Record With 92.3 Million Passengers

Dubai International Airport achieves record passenger numbers in 2024, plans to transition operations to Al Maktoum International Airport for future growth.

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Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, says it served 41.6 million passengers in the first half of this year

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Dubai airport chief says passengers top pre-pandemic level

The CEO of Dubai International Airport says passenger numbers for the third quarter of 2022 have surpassed pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels

Manchester Evening News

All the Manchester Airport departures for this afternoon, April 6

Flight cancellations have rocked the industry this Easter

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