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DXB Dubai International Airport

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Dubai International Airport (DXB) serves Sharjah, about 10 km southwest of Sharjah. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATADXB
ICAOOMDB
ServesSharjah
From centre10 km
Non-stop188
Airlines84
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation19 m

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The airport in numbers

Dubai International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Dubai International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 95M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
95M
as of 2025
Elevation
19 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Dubai Airports Company
Passengers per year, 1980–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Dubai International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Dubai International Airport to Sharjah

Dubai (DXB) is one of the world's busiest airports and the Emirates hub. The red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3 and reaches the centre (Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall) in about 15–20 minutes. A taxi is cheap for the service level, around AED 60–80 to the centre.

DXB is huge. Terminal 3 (Emirates) is connected airside; reaching Terminal 1 or 2 means leaving. For a layover plan at least two hours.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~21 minAED43–AED68
Private transfer~21 minfixed upfront
Car rental~21 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From DXB to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Ajman20 km42 minAED64–AED101
Dubai20 km43 minAED64–AED101
Ras Al Khaimah83 km87 minAED198–AED314
Fujairah99 km104 minAED232–AED368
Abu Dhabi132 km139 minAED302–AED479
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Dubai International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~AED43–AED68 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Dubai ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Dubai International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 188 destinations, operated by 84 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Emirates · Fly Dubai · Qantas · Iran Aseman Airlines · JetBlue Airways · IndiGo Airlines · Shaheen Air International · Yemenia · Air India Express · Iran Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Dubai International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

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Sleep nearby

Hotels near Dubai International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Dubai International Airport to the centre of Sharjah?
Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction). The airport is about 10 km southwest of Sharjah, about 21 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Dubai International Airport to Sharjah?
Roughly AED43–AED68 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Dubai International Airport?
Regulated metered taxis from the official rank, relatively cheap. Careem and Uber are legal and active.
What's the cheapest way from Dubai International Airport to Sharjah?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction).
Can I get from Dubai International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Dubai (DXB): the red Metro line stops at Terminals 1 and 3. Abu Dhabi (AUH): bus A1 (rail under construction). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Dubai International Airport?
About 188 destinations, including Delhi, Jeddah, Kabul, London. 84 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Dubai International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Dubai International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Dubai International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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