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) 44
| Flight | Destination | Departure | Aircraft | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SV595
Saudia |
JED | 23:00 Local | airbus a321-251nx | Forecast |
FZ995
Flydubai |
KUF | 23:00 Local | boeing 737-8kn | Forecast |
CZ3042
China Southern Airlines |
WUH | 23:00 Local | boeing 787-9 dreamliner | Forecast |
UL226
Srilankan Airlines |
CMB | 23:00 Local | airbus a330-343 | Forecast |
SG12
Spicejet |
DEL | 23:05 Local | boeing 737-8as | Forecast |
FZ977
Flydubai |
MRV | 23:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ967
Flydubai |
VKO | 23:10 Local | boeing 737-8kn | Forecast |
AI2212
Air India |
MAA | 23:10 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
FZ769
Flydubai |
SKD | 23:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
MU794
China Eastern Airlines |
TAO | 23:15 Local | airbus a330-243 | Forecast |
MU706
China Eastern Airlines |
XIY | 23:15 Local | airbus a330-243 | Forecast |
EK767
Emirates |
JNB | 23:20 Local | boeing 777-31h(er) | Forecast |
FZ757
Flydubai |
ESB | 23:20 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ997
Flydubai |
SVX | 23:20 Local | boeing 737-8kn | Forecast |
FZ445
Flydubai |
BOM | 23:25 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AI2204
Air India |
HYD | 23:25 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
CX738
Cathay Pacific |
HKG | 23:35 Local | boeing 777-367(er) | Forecast |
GF513
Gulf Air |
BAH | 23:35 Local | airbus a321-253nx | Forecast |
HY374
Uzbekistan Airways |
TAS | 23:35 Local | airbus a320-214 | Forecast |
IX814
Air India Express |
IXE | 23:40 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
|
F3514
Flyadeal |
RUH | 00:01 Local | airbus a320-251n | Forecast |
|
W22296
Flexflight |
EBL | 00:01 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ641
Flydubai |
ADD | 00:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ747
Flydubai |
CIT | 00:05 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ1685
Flydubai |
ZNZ | 00:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
SG52
Spicejet |
PNQ | 00:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
BG248
Biman Bangladesh Airlines |
ZYL | 00:05 Local | -- | Forecast |
AI996
Air India |
DEL | 00:05 Local | boeing 787-8 dreamliner | Forecast |
FZ337
Flydubai |
SKT | 00:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ359
Flydubai |
LHE | 00:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ353
Flydubai |
ISB | 00:10 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ501
Flydubai |
DAC | 00:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK801
Emirates |
JED | 00:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
|
6E1474
Indigo |
CCJ | 00:10 Local | -- | Forecast |
CZ8436
China Southern Airlines |
SZX | 00:15 Local | airbus a330-323 | Forecast |
FZ29
Flydubai |
BAH | 00:20 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
FZ983
Flydubai |
KZN | 00:25 Local | boeing 737-8kn | Forecast |
|
6E1466
Indigo |
HYD | 00:30 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ331
Flydubai |
KHI | 00:35 Local | boeing 737 max 8 | Forecast |
AY1964
Finnair |
HEL | 00:35 Local | airbus a350-941 | Forecast |
AF655
Air France |
CDG | 00:40 Local | -- | Forecast |
FZ605
Flydubai |
ADD | 00:45 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK717
Emirates |
NBO | 00:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
EK815
Emirates |
RUH | 00:55 Local | -- | Forecast |
SV595
FZ995
CZ3042
UL226
SG12
FZ977
FZ967
AI2212
FZ769
MU794
MU706
EK767
FZ757
FZ997
FZ445
AI2204
CX738
GF513
HY374
IX814
FZ641
FZ747
FZ1685
SG52
BG248
AI996
FZ337
FZ359
FZ353
FZ501
EK801
CZ8436
FZ29
FZ983
FZ331
AY1964
AF655
FZ605
EK717
EK815