Surat to Dubai Flights

  About Surat

Nestled next to the banks of Tapi river is the flourishing city of Surat, also touted for its textile industry, in the state of Gujarat. While Surat is recognised for its textile prowess, the city also has a lot of historical and cultural significance. It is the second-largest city in Gujarat after Ahmedabad and has impeccable flight connectivity to various big cities in India. As a developed city, Surat enjoys great connectivity with other cities as well as an upscale lifestyle.

Best time to visit Surat

Surat enjoys a tropical climate which means the summers here are extreme. The temperatures tend to rise to a staggering 45 degree Celsius. This could be extremely taxing for people who are not used to such climates. The days get very unpleasant due to the hot and humid summers. Hence, it is best to avoid summers in Surat. Unless you have some professional or personal commitment for which you must travel, do avoid Surat during summers. The flight tickets to Surat in summer do see a drop as it is off-season. The months from Match to June see barely many tourists as the city faces the harsh sun. Even the accommodation prices drop as there are fewer tourists in the city. This makes booking a hotel room in Surat cheaper and easy.

In contrast to the hot summers, the winters in Surat are cold and comfortable. October to February is considered to be the best time for a trip to Surat, especially if you wish to unwind and explore the city. The temperatures during winter range between 15 degree Celsius to 29 degree Celsius, making the weather pleasant. You can traverse through the city during the day, check out their textiles galore and indulge in some street food delights. Another perk of visiting Surat in winter is Navratri. Celebrated in October-November, Navratri means Garba and Garba means fancy attires. The Garba fervour is definitely a different kind of experience that you should check out.

Monsoons in Surat are pretty decent as well. The rainfall is occasional and not very heavy. Unlike how some parts of India witness heavy rains during monsoon, Surat is safe from all the heavy rain. Instead, it receives moderate rains which leave a charming atmosphere. Also, the pleasant temperatures enable people to step out of their houses as the sun is not lethal. During monsoon, flight tickets to Surat come at an affordable rate. With less rain, flying to Surat is not risky as well.

Places to visit in Surat

People know Surat for their garments, textile industry and food. But here's a side of the city should definitely be explored. The city is blessed with some pretty and untouched beaches that should be explored. In fact, one specific haunted beach should be on your list of places to visit. Surat's Dumas beach has a reputation for being haunted with locals complaining of hearing screams and cries during nights. While the beach is beautiful, the nights could be haunting, but overall, it could be quite the experience. Another important beach that you should visit is Dandi beach. The popularity comes from the Salt Satyagraha that was headlined by freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi. Some of the other famous tourist attractions include the Dutch Garden, Vansda National Park, Hajira Village and Sarthana Nature Park. While these places celebrate the rich natural beauty of Surat, the Sardar Patel Museum has been founded to preserve the rich heritage of the city.

Things to do in Surat

As a developed city, Surat does have some fun activities that one can engage in. It doesn't have to be to explore the textile markets. Although, if you are a fashion enthusiast and wish to see some of the textile action, then you should definitely check them out. As for those who want to derive pleasure from their Surat rendezvous, you should check out the Surat Fort. You don't need to trek for this, and the scenic views are so good that they'll make for stunning pictures. For some leisure time, you can hang out at the Jawaharlal Nehru Garden with a picnic basket or just lay on the grass. The city also has recreational parks and complexes that gain quite some tourist attention. Neverland Water Park is one such place that is often chosen by locals and even tourists, when in the city. Blues Adventure is a similar setting that is perfect for recreational activities.

Food and Restaurants in Surat

Surat's popularity may come from the flourishing textile industry, but their food culture is just as illustrious. Being a city in Gujarat being following the traditional Gujarati cuisine with its delectable khandwas and khaman dhoklas. Interestingly, while Surat does propagate the Gujarati-ness in their cooking, the city also caters to varied cuisines that would get your attention. From the richness of North Indian cuisine's kitchen to a culinary bliss from the Mediterranean, Surat has a plethora of restaurants and food joints to elevate your dining experience. The city entertains some interesting delicacies from around the globe. But their slew of street food is what piques the excitement.

Some of the dining experiences in the city include Leonardo Italian Mediterranean Dining Falafel Lovers and Sizzling Salsa. These restaurants offer global cuisine with a touch of Indianness to them. From European, Mexican, Mediterranean, etc., the restaurants are mostly vegetarian. However, a handful of joints do offer lovely non-vegetarian food. In fact, you can head to Ziba, to get the best of tandoori and North Indian dishes. Their speciality includes the scrumptious rajma chawal and achaari fish tikka masala. Of course, it would be a shame to miss out Gujarati thali when in Surat.

For the best Gujarati thali experience, head to Kansar Gujarati Thali and Sasumaa. These restaurants would give you the best amalgam of fine dining and authentic Gujarati food. Expect lots of traditional dishes such as khatti meethi daal, undhiyu, aloo rasila, bhakhri, kadhi, kachumber salad and more.

How to reach Surat (Transportation)

By Air

Surat Airport is located in Magdalla, close to the Surat city. The airport has remarkable flight connectivity from Surat to major big cities in India. In fact, it is deemed to be the second busiest airport after Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Interestingly, the airport caters to the customs department for aircraft movements and simultaneously, works for commercial purposes. It also caters to the aviation field and allows flying schools to use the grounds around the airport for flying practices. Surat airport was built back in the 1970s and has since played a pivotal role in connecting Gujarat with other cities and states in India. The flight connectivity to Surat from other cities is excellent.

There are flights that fly to Surat from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Bhopal, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur and more. Airlines such as Air India, IndiGo, SpiceXpress, Air India Express, SpiceJet, to name a few, have regular flights flying to Surat. There are daily flights to Surat reserved from Delhi and Mumbai. Despite being a domestic airport, Surat sees a tremendous footfall of passengers as well as flights in the airport. The airport's location is close to 11 km away from the main city.

By Rail

Surat railway station is perfectly connected with other cities in the country. Since it is on the main domestic route from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, the station is always busy. There are more than four trains that leave from Mumbai to go to Ahmedabad on a daily basis and has Surat as one of the stops on the way. Much of the outstation trains that Surat witnesses at the railway station are on the popular domestic route between Mumbai and Delhi. This includes trains heading to Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Ajmer, Delhi and more. The railway station is located in the main city, making travelling within the city far easier. Some of the frequented express trains include Bandra Surat Intercity Express, August Kranti Rajdhani Express, Indore-Mumbai Avantika Express and Karnavati Express. From the railway station, you can hire a cab to reach the hotel you have booked in Surat. The city is equipped with good hotels, so accommodation is never a matter of concern.

By Road

Surat's road connectivity is phenomenal. The city, with its impeccable infrastructure, has well-connected roads. There are major highways that pass through the city. Over the years, the growth and development of the city's infrastructure have enabled it to network with big cities via roadways. It is impressive to note how some of the roads that have been constructed are aesthetically pleasing too, aside from good connectivity. These points make travelling to Surat by road a viable option. The popular route to Surat is the Udhana Mumbai Highway and the Surat Ahmedabad Highway as these roads see tremendous traffic owing to the top-notch connectivity. AC and Non-AC Volvo buses are available from cities such as Ahmedabad and Mumbai to reach Surat. Due to the extensive infrastructural development phases, the city witnesses a lot of traffic so even if you do try to reach ahead of time, you might get stuck within the city.

  About Dubai

The Las Vegas of the Middle East, Dubai, is the place to go if you are looking for a lavish vacation. The city promises a lavish vacation and is worth every penny spent. The spectacular skylines, the larger-than-life attractions, beaches, and the food in Dubai will only leave you awestruck. Not to mention, Dubai is also a very popular destination for people to go shopping. Be it electronic products, high-end fashion accessories, gold jewellery or the spices, and it is a shopping paradise for everyone. The Dubai Mall is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city and is quite close to the Burj Khalifa, too. It is a well-planned city, and despite embracing modernity, the city has managed to retain its old charm. You can book a hotel in Dubai that is closer to all the tourist spots or something lavish that is a little farther away.

Best Time to Visit Dubai

Dubai experiences very extreme weather. It's difficult to step out when it's hot, and you will want to put on 2-3 layers of clothes when it is cold. November through March is the best time to visit the city since it is winter. The temperature ranges from 13 to 23 degree Celsius. This is peak tourist season, and you must book your hotel in Dubai in advance if you are taking off to the city during this time. It can get a tad bit difficult to get cheap flight tickets to Dubai, too, during this time. The cost does fall considerably by March-end and April. Since November to March is the high season, you will find a lot of tourist spots quite crowded. The nightlife scene in Dubai is also very happening, and the New Year celebrations in the city are grand. This is also when you will find a lot of crowd at Jumeirah beach. Not to mention, you'll reach right in time for the Dubai International Film Festival and the Dubai Shopping Festival.

April to October is summer in Dubai, and it is not the best time to visit the city. The temperature is above 37 degree Celsius, and the heat is simply unbearable. Though you may get a good flight deal to Dubai during this time, it won't be a wise choice since you won't be able to enjoy anything. May and July is Ramadan month, which only leads to a quieter nightlife and lesser hustle-bustle in the city. The scorching heat will make you cancel your plans to venture out and go sightseeing. Even heading to the beach won't help. However, if you are planning a trip to Dubai during this season, make sure you put on sunblock at all times and drink lots of water. The evenings and nights might seem a little pleasant compared to the day, but it is best to avoid travelling to Dubai during the summer. While there is scarce rainfall during summer, the city does not witness a monsoon season. It's only winter and summer here.

Places to Visit in Dubai

The Dubai Mall is one of the most popular places to visit in the city. Not only is it huge, but you can get a lot of high-end fashion brands here. The mall also has a fancy fountain in it which is a popular spot in the mall to take pictures. But make sure Dubai Mall is last on your itinerary because you will definitely want to swipe your credit card a lot at the mall here. The Burj Khalifa is an architectural marvel and one of the most popular places in Dubai that you cannot miss. The view from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa is unbelievably spectacular. You will have to pay around 125 to 400 AED to get up there, but it is completely worth every penny spent. The Jumeirah beach is yet another popular tourist destination in Dubai. You can book a hotel in Dubai close to Jumeirah Beach and know that you will be well taken care of by the staff. You will absolutely love the sunset view from the beach. The Burj Al Arab is the fourth tallest hotel in the world and is also one of the most expensive 7-star hotels that have the Skyview Bar on the 27ht floor. The exotic hotel offers you the best view of the Palm Jumeirah. Dubai Creek is one romantic destination that you cannot miss at all, though it is open for families and friends as well. You will find a lot of restaurants that have outdoor seating right next to the creek, so you get the best view of the water. You can also go boating here at a minimal price.

Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall is a famous place to visit for families and friends. It is exquisite, and you can even go cage snorkelling and shark diving here. Of course, you will have to pay a nominal fee to get in, but it is totally worth it. If Dubai Mall is on your itinerary, make sure you go during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Global Village is a popular tourist attraction in Dubai that is basically a compilation of all countries and cultures of the world. You can shop here, eat here and catch a few entertaining performances here. It happens from November to March every year. Next on your itinerary must be the Dubai Marina. It is an exotic place to visit and has gained popularity for being one of the biggest human-made marinas in the world. It also has a lot of activities in store, so you don't just drop in for some sightseeing and food. You can also head to Ski Dubai or better, book an accommodation at the resort to enjoy the indoor resort that is dedicated to snow. You can also visit the Snow Park here.

Things to do in Dubai

You can hire a car to go sightseeing around the city or just take the metro to get around the city. The metro is a far affordable way to commute within the city. You can have dinner at one of the restaurants at the Dubai Creek. Post dinner, you can just walk around the area and be marvelled at the clean, beautiful streets. The Burj Khalifa is highly recommended, and the view from up top calls for great pictures and a few more followers on social media. It has also proven to be a popular spot where romantic proposals have taken place. You can visit the local markets to buy spices, which is a speciality in Dubai. The city is known for its lavish and exotic nightlife. You can party till wee hours and be assured that you will have a lot of fun. You must also try the Desert Safari, a popular activity taken up by tourists here. Shopping is one of the main highlights of Dubai, and it would be a shame to not visit the Dubai Mall during the shopping festival that happens around January.

Food and Restaurants in Dubai

Dubai is a paradise for food lovers, and the various cuisines will only leave you wanting for more. In case you want to try the speciality of the Middle East instead of settling for Indian or Chinese cuisine, there are quite a few restaurants that you must try. A few popular Middle Eastern cuisines include the Manousheh, Iranian Sangak, Baba Ganoush, Tabbouleh, Chelo Kebab, Fattoush, Falafel, Taboon break, Madrouba and so on. The Local Bites Cafe in Jumeirah is popular for serving Luqaimat, hot dumplings that have a doughnut-like texture. You can head to Ruya to try Turkish cocktails like the Anatolian Fizz. Cafe Bateel is popular for its signature Qahwa and a complimentary Arabic coffee. Aseelah at Radisson Blu is known for serving the best Margoogat, a tomato-based stew rich with special spices.

How to reach Dubai (Transportation)

Dubai International Airport is not very far from the main city. The flight connectivity to Dubai from India is excellent. There are quite a lot of direct flights to Dubai, too, and it only takes 3 to 4 hours to land in Dubai. It is one of the busiest airports in the world for passengers and quite efficient, too. AirArabia, AirIndiaExpress, EmiratesAirline, FlyDubai are some of the airlines that frequently fly to Dubai. The Dubai airport is quite huge, and the Duty-Free stores inside the airport are a treat to all your shopping needs. Getting a taxi from the airport to reach your hotel is not very difficult. Make sure you book your tickets way in advance if you want a good deal on flights to Dubai. The metro is also quite close to the airport, and you can choose to take a metro or a bus instead of a taxi if you don't have a lot of baggage. Connecting flights to Dubai stop at Mangalore, Delhi, Ahmedabad and a couple of other cities. A lot of flights also land in Sharjah instead of Dubai, depending on which airline you choose.

  About Surat Airport

Surat Airport falls in the category of customs airport and serves the city of Surat in the state of Gujarat. The airport is situated in Magdalla and covers an area of 770 acres. Following Ahmedabad, Surat Airport is the second busiest airport in the state with respect to passenger traffic and aircraft movement. In 2018, the airport received the custom airport status from the aviation industry. The airport also caters to a flying training school in the country. Surat Airport came into existence in the early 1970s and was operated under the state government of Gujarat. The first airline to operate from the city was by the airline, Safari Airways. They chartered flights to Bombay and Bhavnagar and used the small aircraft such as Douglas DC - 3 Dakota for the same. However, the services were eventually discontinued after a year or two of functioning. In the 1990s though, the airport resumed flight operations with regional airlines Vayudoot and Gujarat Airways. They had dedicated flights to the city of Surat. However, activities of the same were also discontinued in 1994 and 2000 respectively. In 2003, the complete operations and management of Surat Airport were transferred to the Airports Authority of India. Under the new operational heads, the airport witnessed tremendous expansions and modernisation. The airport proposed and even restarted flight activities to Mumbai and Bhavnagar in 2004. But the attempts failed as the airport infrastructure couldn't accommodate flight activities. For a year, a new defunct Air Deccan had flights operating an ATR 42 aircraft to the cities that stopped in 2005.

The airport's runway faced an expansion in 2007 that was extended from 1,400 metres to 2,250 metres, with a view to allowing larger aircraft accommodation. Following the expansion, flight activities resumed yet again in 2007 with Indian Airlines operating Airbus A319 aircraft to Delhi. It was noted that the runway extension work was conducted poorly, resulting in reported damage to the path. With such limitations, Surat Airport officials announced that they would not allow more than two aircraft operations with the flight's weight not exceeding more than 75,000 kilograms. The conditions were levied until the repair and reconstruction of the new runway were completed. Since then, the airport authority has worked towards several expansion plans to make Surat Airport ideal for passenger flights.

About Surat Airport Terminal

Currently, Surat Airport has one integrated terminal building along with a cargo terminal. The integrated terminal building was inaugurated by then Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Dinsha Patel, in 2009. The construction of the new terminal cost about INR 400 million. It is sprawled across an area of 91,000 square feet and can handle 240 passengers in an hour. Various modern amenities have been installed at the airport with CCTV cameras, hand baggage X-ray machines, two air bridges with a visual docking guidance system, a 120-seater lounge, two baggage carousels in the arrivals section and a plethora of small shops. The airport recently inaugurated its cargo terminal in 2020 after a plan to expand and bring forth a modular cargo terminal was approved by the Airports Authority of India.

With the approval of the tender, the construction work for a new cargo terminal was offered to a Surat-based firm. The cargo complex is spread across 14,000 square feet in total with a ground-level area of nearly 10,800 square feet and the first floor covering 3,200 square feet. The project lasted for 13 months, following which the new cargo terminal was completed and ready for business. Additionally, Surat Airport plans to expand its cargo terminal and install a new international cargo terminal. Land for the same has already be acquiesced and would be provided once the bid is announced and sold to a company for construction.

About airport authority

Surat Airport is owned and operated under the Airports Authority of India. The airport authority has been responsible for the consistent expansion and upgradation of Surat Airport. Over the years, the airport has witnessed some growth, and also several concerns have been solved. In 2014, a massive collision of a buffalo with a SpiceJet Boeing 737 brought forth the safety concerns that were soon addressed by the Airports Authority. The runway extension work was divided into three phases to ensure that the airport's regular functions are not affected. The first phase saw an extension of the runway by 655 metres. Following this move, the airport also constructed adjoining concrete apron that measured at 235 x 90 metres. It has been linked by two taxiways and is the only runway of the airport. The authorities also added high-tech night landing amenities along with an instrument landing system and navigation systems to enhance the efficiency of Surat Airport.

The airport has announced that they will continue working on the expansion of the terminal building of the Surat Airport. The project's budget has been estimated at INR 3.50 billion with the project expected to take off in two years. The terminal building will comprise of a total area of 25,520 square metres. With the extension complete, Surat Airport'sAirport's terminal building will have the capacity to handle about 1,800 passengers, 1,200 from domestic and 600 from international, at peak hours. The new terminal will also be equipped with modern facilities and essentials such as 20 check-in counters, five aerobridges and 26 immigration counters, to name a few. They also plan to extend the parking space for cars to accommodate more than 500 at once. Along with this, the airport plans to extend the apron to accommodate ten more number of bays for aircraft of Type C.

Facilities at the Surat Airport

Baggage and trolleys – The baggage services at Surat Airport include free trolleys, baggage wrapping, porter services and more. You can also store your baggage in the airport premise if need be.

Wheelchair – For passengers who are disabled and require wheelchairs and special assistance, Surat Airport has reserved staff to take care of this as well. Trained staff will also accompany the passenger and wheel them past the security checks.

Medical assistance – Special medical assistance experts have been hired to take care of emergency cases that might take place in the airport premise. The trained professionals are well-equipped with medical emergency cases and also have the necessary first aid kits to tend to the patients. The airport also has pharmacies in the departure sections of the terminal.

ATMs – Multiple ATM kiosks have been put up in Surat Airport. For passengers who need to withdraw money or have some last-minute expenses for which they need to pay in cash, the ATMs are ideal. They are also placed in perfect distances to make it accessible for passengers from all corners of the airport.

Restaurants – There are a bunch of restaurants and cafes in the airport premise. These can mostly be found in the airport terminal's departure halls. With a view to ensuring that the passenger is entertained and well-fed, Surat Airport has installed a few restaurants and cafes in its food court. One can relax here and also indulge in some traditional Gujarati cuisine while they wait for boarding.

Travel agents – In case you haven't figured out your accommodation and travel itinerary in the city, at the airport's travel agent desk, you will be able to figure your plans out. A dedicated booth has been maintained by Surat Airport to cater to the traveller's needs. Car rentals, hotel accommodations and other such bookings can be made from the airport's travel booth.

Smoking zones – Surat Airport does not allow smoking in public spaces. Instead, they have installed dedicated smoking zones for passengers to enable clean air in the airport premise. The smoking zones have been installed in the terminal's departure as well as arrivals halls.

Top airlines flying from the Surat Airport

Presently, Surat Airport accommodates flight activities of airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet. Out of these, Air India Express is the only international airline that Surat Airport can manage for now. While it caters to connect to Indian cities such as Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar, Surat Airport also has one international city connection as one flight networks with Sharjah. Along with this, the airport also has one cargo carrier, SpiceXpress, that connects to destinations such as Chennai, Visakhapatnam and Kolkata.

How to reach Surat Airport

Surat Airport is about 12 km away from the city centre. However, as a big city in the state of Gujarat, the city has a phenomenal network of transport facilities that will help you reach Surat Airport. A slew of ridesharing platforms such as Ola, Meru, Uber, Savaari Car Rentals, Oneway and Jugnoo, to name a few, function from the city. These taxi cab services have fixed fares to reach Surat Airport. They are the most convenient and comfortable means of reaching Surat Airport. The city bus stand also has dedicated services to reach Surat Airport. However, buses might not be as comfortable as taxi cabs, even though they are affordable and cheap.

  About Dubai Airport

Dubai International Airport serves as the primary airport located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The airport is touted to be one of the world's busiest airport concerning international passenger traffic. Dubai International Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the entire world in terms of passenger traffic. It follows Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and Tokyo Haneda Airport. Dubai Airport also boasts of being the busiest when it comes to operations of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777. The airport is known for its massive capacity. It managed to handle a capacity of 88 million passengers in 2017 as well as 2.65 million tonnes of cargo as well as a registered aircraft movement of 409,493. Much recently, the management also installed a solar system for energy to enhance the functioning of the airport. Dubai International Airport's mission is to reduce the energy consumption to 30 per cent by 2030. Located in the Al Garhoud district, the airport is sprawled across 7,200 acres of land. The airport's Terminal 3 is also known to be the second massive building in the world with respect to floor space.

The airport also caters to the Emirates Airlines with an entire terminal dedicated to its operations. The terminal has three concourses and is shared with flydubai. Emirates hub is recognized as the largest airline hub in the Middle East. The airlines takes care of about 51 per cent of the overall passenger traffic as well as 42 per cent of aircraft movements of the airport. Dubai International Airport has a collective capacity to handle 90 million passengers on a yearly basis. The airport has undergone various upgradations in the years. It is currently aiming to enable a 37 per cent economic contribution from Dubai's aviation sector to further enhance the city's overall GDP.

About Airport Terminals

Dubai International Airport is said to be one of the busiest airports in the world. In fact, the infrastructure is also known to be one of the largest in the world. Dubai International Airport has three terminals, numbered as Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Terminal 3 caters completely to the Emirates airline. Terminal 1 and 3 have been perfectly connected to the common transit area. There is also an airside area reserved for passengers to walk through the two terminals without the necessity of undergoing immigration processes. A shuttle service is also present between the terminals for passengers. The terminal 1 was built originally to accommodate 18 million passengers in a year. However, it was expanded to handle more passenger action. The terminal currently has 28 remote gates, and the airport has undergone quite a few developments too. A fourth terminal is also in works, and the plans to expand Terminal 3 to accommodate more than 90 million a year in the terminal is being aimed. Terminal 3 is partly underground and is exclusively reserved for Emirates airlines. The terminal is also capable of handling the massive Airbus A380. Currently, though, it shares the terminal with Qantas.

About Airport Authority

Dubai Airport is owned by the Government of Dubai and is operated by Dubai Airports Company. It is basically the airport authority handles all the management of the Dubai International Airport but also has shares in the business. They handle Al Maktoum International Airport along with Dubai International Airport. The company came into existence in 2008 with duties to take care of all management activities of the Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport and Dubai Cargo Village. Under their administrative power, Dubai Airport has seen a lot of improvement in terms of safety and efficiency of flight and cargo operations. A modular data centre that facilitates accumulating data availability has also been installed at the Dubai International Airport. The airport alone plays a strong role in contributing to the economy of the city of Dubai. The airport authority has further expanded Terminal 3 to make it the second-largest building in the world with respect to floor space. It has been recognized as the largest airport terminal, too, worldwide.

Top airlines flying from Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport accommodates a slew of international and domestic airlines. As one of the most important airports in the world, the connectivity of Dubai is excellent with other cities and countries. Not to mention how they also have Emirates, which is one of the biggest and most important airlines available. Along with it, the airport also helps operate some Indian airlines as the demand from some of the Indian cities is quite high. Dubai International Airport has Indian airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Vistara, that operate from the city. These airports have direct connections with Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and more.

Along with some Indian airlines, the Dubai International Airport extensively caters to a plethora of international airport. A majority of the airlines that operate from Dubai Airport cater to various Middle Eastern, African and Central Asian cities. The most prominent airlines that operate from Dubai International Airport include African Express Airways, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azur Air, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Druk Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Finnair, flydubai, Flynas, Gulf Air, Iran Air, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Kuwait Airways, Nepal Airlines, Oman Air, Pegasus Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Saudia, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines and Thai Airways. The airport also caters to reserving terminals for cargo flights. Carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo, Iran Air Cargo, Silk Way Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, FedEx Express, Spice Xpress and UPS Airlines operate from the Dubai Airport.

Facilities at the Dubai International Airport

WiFi - One of the major upgrades of the Dubai International Airport is the installation of a high-speed WiFi system across all terminals. You will need to follow some instructions available at the airport's website.

Currency exchange - You can find many exchange services across the terminals. The foreign exchange bureaus have good deals to help get good exchange rates as well as some more perks where you can reserve the rate and collect the amount later.

Baby care rooms - There are reserved rooms for baby care across all the terminals. You can attend to the child's needs with privacy at the rooms. In fact, you should visit the information desk or ask for help from one of the staff to guide you to the room.

Baggage - The airport has baggage storage facilities in the premise, and you can make use of the same. These services are open at Terminals 1 and 3. You can peruse through the airport's maps that would take you to the storage space.

Prayer rooms - There are Muslim prayer rooms available everywhere at the airport. Signs have been put up that direct you to the rooms.

Smoking lounges - The airport prohibits smoking in public and has reserved smoking lounges for the same. They are comfortable and have been located at various spots in the airport.

Showers - You can refresh yourself with some shower at Terminal 3. The facility is for free, so you can easily avail it.

Medical services - There are medical services and pharmacies available 24/7. You can visit the information desk to ask for help, or you can ask any of the airport staff to direct you to the medical centre. There are buggy ambulances also available at the Dubai International Airport.

Special assistance - The airport provides special assistance for passengers with mobility issues and special needs. For this, you will have to inform the airlines in advance.

How to reach Dubai International Airport

Dubai Metro

There are direct rail links from the Dubai Metro and the Dubai International Airport. A dedicated Red Line is connected directly to Terminal 3 and 1 of the airport. These services are run from 6 AM to 11 PM. The stations are accessible from the arrivals sections of both the terminals. Meanwhile, a Green Line has also been stationed close to the Airport Free Zone. The Terminal 2 and the Green Line is accessed conveniently. Currently, the airport authority is working on the Purple and Blue Lines to construct lines that would further connect the terminals better.

Bus

There are RTA-run Dubai Buses too that directly connect to the main city from the Dubai Airport. You can reach the Dubai International Airport by taking the inter-terminal shuttle bus service. These links operate on a frequent basis and are perfect for passengers who wish to transfer between terminals. A complimentary coach service is also available to reach the Dubai International Airport and is provided by Emirates.

Taxi and rental services

Government-owned and operated Dubai Taxi Agency can be availed to reach the Dubai International Airport. They have 24/7 services which can be found at the arrival terminal. There are counters and booths at the arrivals where you can book your ride to reach the main city of Dubai from the Dubai International Airport.