Dubai
Dubai International Airport
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About Dubai International Airport
Dubai is generally smooth with light turbulence except during Shamal dust storms. Advanced landing systems handle low-visibility conditions well.
Is Dubai Airport turbulent?
Dubai's desert location creates unique aviation challenges. Shamal winds bring dust storms that can reduce visibility to near zero, while summer temperatures exceeding 45C affect aircraft performance. The airport handles these conditions with advanced CAT-IIIB landing systems that allow operations in extremely low visibility. Turbulence is generally light except during active Shamal events.
- Shamal dust storms can reduce visibility below 50 meters
- DXB operates 1,100-1,200 flights daily
- Severe weather affects approximately 2% of operating days
What is the Shamal wind?
The Shamal is a strong northwesterly wind that blows across the Arabian Gulf, carrying sand and dust from Iraq and Kuwait. These winds typically occur in two seasons: a shorter period in winter and a longer, more intense season from June through August. During major Shamal events, visibility can drop dramatically and flights may be delayed or diverted until conditions improve.
When is the best time to fly through Dubai?
November through March offers the most pleasant conditions with lower temperatures and reduced dust storm risk. Summer months (June-August) bring the highest Shamal activity and extreme heat that can affect takeoff weights. The airport's sophisticated weather systems keep disruptions minimal, but building connection time during summer is advisable.
Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 87
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KL430
Klm |
AMS | 12:10 Local | boeing 777-206(er) | Forecast |
FZ1937
Flydubai |
IKA | 12:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
XY502
Flynas |
JED | 12:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
GF505
Gulf Air |
BAH | 12:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ1227
Flydubai |
BSR | 12:15 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK330
Emirates |
MNL | 12:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
B2718
Belavia |
MSQ | 12:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
IR645
Iran Air |
SYZ | 12:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ1537
Flydubai |
KTM | 12:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
IR649
Iran Air |
AWZ | 12:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK2723
Emirates |
MED | 12:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
HY334
Uzbekistan Airways |
TAS | 12:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ749
Flydubai |
TIV | 12:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ863
Flydubai |
DMM | 12:35 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ1113
Flydubai |
DAM | 12:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ1635
Flydubai |
TLV | 12:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ727
Flydubai |
IST | 12:40 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
ME427
Mea |
BEY | 12:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
KC206
Air Astana |
NQZ | 12:50 Local | airbus a321-271nx(lr) | Forecast |
IX748
Air India Express |
CNN | 12:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
8D824
Fitsair |
CMB | 12:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
F3506
Flyadeal |
RUH | 12:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK41
Emirates |
LHR | 12:55 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
|
BS344
Us-Bangla Airlines |
CGP | 12:55 Local | boeing 737-8al | Forecast |
FZ251
Flydubai |
MHD | 12:55 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
S75786
S7 Airlines |
OVB | 12:55 Local | boeing 737-8lp | Forecast |
D0515
Dhl |
LEJ | 12:55 Local | boeing 777-f | Forecast |
FZ1075
Flydubai |
JMK | 12:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
HU736
Hainan Airlines |
HAK | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
CY1624
Cyprus Airways |
LCA | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK502
Emirates |
BOM | 13:00 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
|
W2879
Flexflight |
HGA | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
BT998
Airbaltic (Estonian Flag Livery) |
VNO | 13:00 Local | airbus a220-300 | Forecast |
BT794
Air Baltic |
RIX | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK943
Emirates |
BGW | 13:00 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
IX344
Air India Express |
CCJ | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
FS7618
Air Falcon |
SCO | 13:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK572
Emirates |
CCU | 13:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
KU672
Kuwait Airways |
KWI | 13:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK67
Emirates |
STN | 13:05 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
QB2203
Qeshm Airlines |
IKA | 13:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
AI4206
Air India |
DEL | 13:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
6E1508
Indigo |
STV | 13:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
QR1023
Qatar Airways |
DOH | 13:10 Local | boeing 777-2dz(lr) | Forecast |
EK83
Emirates |
GVA | 13:15 Local | boeing 777-300(er) | Forecast |
FZ651
Flydubai |
EBB | 13:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
RJ611
Royal Jordanian |
AMM | 13:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ1839
Flydubai |
WAW | 13:20 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK19
Emirates |
MAN | 13:20 Local | airbus a380-842 | Forecast |
FZ8849
Flydubai |
CMB | 13:25 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ835
Flydubai |
HOF | 13:25 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
IY853
Yemenia |
RIY | 13:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ817
Flydubai |
YNB | 13:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
MS1906
Egyptair |
CAI | 13:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ897
Flydubai |
MED | 13:30 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ821
Flydubai |
HAS | 13:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK75
Emirates |
CDG | 13:30 Local | airbus a380-861 | Forecast |
|
IV7949
Gp Aviation |
ZBR | 13:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ1125
Flydubai |
TLV | 13:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
B99729
Iran Airtour |
TBZ | 13:35 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK360
Emirates |
CAN | 13:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
KC208
Air Astana |
NQZ | 13:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
IX6092
Air India Express |
LKO | 13:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK187
Emirates |
BCN | 13:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
B99723
Iran Airtour |
MHD | 13:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK566
Emirates |
BLR | 13:45 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
AI2248
Air India |
COK | 13:45 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
IR641
Iran Air |
IKA | 13:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK143
Emirates |
MAD | 13:45 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
EK193
Emirates |
LIS | 13:50 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
EK3
Emirates |
LHR | 13:50 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK23
Emirates |
EDI | 13:50 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
FZ233
Flydubai |
KER | 13:55 Local | boeing 737-8kn | Forecast |
FZ1581
Flydubai |
NBO | 13:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ523
Flydubai |
DAC | 13:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
PF783
Airsial |
SKT | 13:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
CY107
Cyprus Airways |
LCA | 13:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK817
Emirates |
RUH | 14:00 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
FZ25
Flydubai |
BAH | 14:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK175
Emirates |
LED | 14:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK47
Emirates |
FRA | 14:00 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
EK181
Emirates |
BRU | 14:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
8M101
Myanmar Airways International |
RGN | 14:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK163
Emirates |
DUB | 14:00 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
KC898
Air Astana |
ALA | 14:00 Local | airbus a321-271nx(lr) | Forecast |
FZ8571
Flydubai |
CMB | 14:00 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK9
Emirates |
LGW | 14:05 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
KL430
FZ1937
XY502
GF505
FZ1227
EK330
IR645
FZ1537
IR649
EK2723
HY334
FZ749
FZ863
FZ1113
FZ1635
FZ727
ME427
KC206
IX748
EK41
FZ251
S75786
D0515
FZ1075
HU736
EK502
BT998
BT794
EK943
IX344
EK572
KU672
EK67
QB2203
AI4206
6E1508
QR1023
EK83
FZ651
RJ611
FZ1839
EK19
FZ8849
FZ835
IY853
FZ817
MS1906
FZ897
FZ821
EK75
FZ1125
EK360
KC208
IX6092
EK187
EK566
AI2248
IR641
EK143
EK193
EK3
EK23
FZ233
FZ1581
FZ523
PF783
EK817
FZ25
EK175
EK47
EK181
EK163
KC898
FZ8571
EK9