Dubai International.
Private aviation guide to Dubai International: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- OMDB
- IATA
- DXB
- Serves
- Dubai
- Private terminal
- GA apron
Flying private from DXB.
Dubai International (OMDB) is an airport used for private flights serving Dubai.
Dubai International is the closest airport to the city centre, with private passengers handled by ExecuJet Middle East.
Every arrival and departure needs a slot and parking is restricted, with large aircraft sometimes limited to drop and go, so longer stays are easier to arrange at Al Maktoum (DWC).
Other options in Dubai include Al Maktoum International (DWC). Flights are operated by GCAA-licensed operators.
Dubai International at a glance.
| OMDB | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 12R/30L, 14,590 ft (4,447 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 4 km (2.5 miles) east of central Dubai |
| Private terminals | ExecuJet Middle East |
| Rules for private jets | Slots required for every arrival and departure; aircraft parking restricted, with wide-bodied aircraft sometimes limited to drop and go; handling is mandatory |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, OMDB; Business Aviation Trip Planning: Dubai, UAE, Universal Weather (parking, slots, drive time). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
Popular departures.
From DXB by private jet.
- Distance
- 32 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 23m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
- Distance
- 32 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 23m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
- Distance
- 45 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 24m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
- Distance
- 48 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 25m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
- Distance
- 60 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
- Distance
- 65 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 27m
- One way
- from AED 25.5k
Other Dubai airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Dubai International?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Dubai International?+
The longest runway is 12R/30L, 14,590 ft (4,447 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Dubai International?+
Slots required for every arrival and departure; aircraft parking restricted, with wide-bodied aircraft sometimes limited to drop and go; handling is mandatory.
Does Dubai International have a private jet terminal?+
Private flights use the general aviation apron.
How early should I arrive at DXB?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from DXB today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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