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Dubai

Dubai International Airport

OMDB
755
Flights/Day
03:10
Local Time
Dubai
Timezone
62ft
Elevation
Flying from Dubai?

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Current Conditions
OMDB
VFR
35°C
Clear • 4kt • 1000.00"
Observed: 22:30 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
22:00
CLR
07:00 BECMG
CLR
11:00 BECMG
CLR
19:00 BECMG
CLR
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %
TAF valid until 04:00 local time
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.

Is turbulence at Dubai dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Dubai?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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Flight Destination Departure Aircraft Forecast
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Emirates
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H9766
Himalaya Airlines
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CAI 04:00 Local -- Forecast
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Emirates
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Emirates
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Turkmenistan Airlines
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Saudia
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JED 04:05 Local -- Forecast
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Emirates
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Turkish Airlines
SZF 04:05 Local -- Forecast
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Flydubai
PEN 04:10 Local -- Forecast
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PBH 04:10 Local -- Forecast
FZ661
Flydubai
HGA 04:10 Local -- Forecast
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Turkish Airlines
IST 04:10 Local -- Forecast
PC1746
Pegasus
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RJ5613
Royal Jordanian
AMM 04:15 Local -- Forecast
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines
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Emirates
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Emirates
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Emirates
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PC741
Pegasus
SAW 04:25 Local -- Forecast
ET601
Ethiopian Airlines
ADD 04:25 Local -- Forecast
KU678
Kuwait Airways
KWI 04:30 Local -- Forecast
FZ1517
Flydubai
BEG 04:30 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
PK204
Pakistan International Airlines
LHE 04:35 Local -- Forecast
PA211
Airblue
ISB 04:35 Local -- Forecast
EK310
Emirates
HGH 04:35 Local -- Forecast
TK3682
Turkish Airlines
COV 04:40 Local -- Forecast
FZ1835
Flydubai
WAW 04:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
PK284
Pakistan International Airlines
PEW 04:45 Local -- Forecast
FZ815
Flydubai
AHB 04:45 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
FZ619
Flydubai
EBB 05:00 Local boeing 737 max 8 Forecast
EK2557
Emirates
NQY 05:00 Local -- Forecast
SV593
Saudia
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Spicejet
IXM 05:00 Local -- Forecast
FG404
Ariana Afghan Airlines
KDH 05:00 Local -- Forecast
SG56
Spicejet
+1 codeshare IX
ATQ 05:00 Local boeing 737-85r Forecast
TK3672
Turkish Airlines
DIY 05:05 Local -- Forecast
IX274
Air India Express
STV 05:10 Local -- Forecast
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Local
DXB HKG
EK EK382
03:15
Local
DXB KTM
H9766
03:15
Local
DXB PVG
EK EK302
airbus a380-861
03:20
Local
DXB COK
EK EK530
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:20
Local
DXB SIN
EK EK354
03:20
Local
DXB PEW
EK EK636
03:20
Local
DXB ISB
EK EK612
03:20
Local
DXB BLR
EK EK564
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:30
Local
DXB DME
EK EK129
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:30
Local
DXB OTP
FZ FZ1709
03:30
Local
DXB HAN
EK EK394
03:30
Local
DXB BOM
EK EK504
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:35
Local
DXB MNL
EK EK332
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:40
Local
DXB ICN
EK EK322
03:40
Local
DXB JAI
SG SG58
boeing 737-85r
03:45
Local
DXB FRA
EK EK43
03:45
Local
DXB TPE
EK EK366
03:45
Local
DXB CPT
EK EK772
03:50
Local
DXB AMD
EK EK540
03:50
Local
DXB CDG
EK EK71
03:50
Local
DXB AYT
XQ XQ209
03:50
Local
DXB PEK
EK EK306
airbus a380-861
03:50
Local
DXB BKK
EK EK376
airbus a380-842
03:50
Local
DXB ADB
XQ XQ899
03:55
Local
DXB KTM
RA RA230
03:55
Local
DXB AMS
EK EK145
03:55
Local
DXB DEL
EK EK510
boeing 777-31h(er)
03:55
Local
DXB ISB
PA PA219
04:00
Local
DXB KUL
OD OD714 +1
04:00
Local
DXB DAR
TC TC405
04:00
Local
DXB ZNZ
TC TC415
04:00
Local
DXB CAI
EK EK929
04:01
Local
DXB SGN
EK EK364
airbus a350-941
04:05
Local
DXB JNB
EK EK761
04:05
Local
DXB ASB
T5878
04:05
Local
DXB MIA
EK EK2695
04:05
Local
DXB JED
SV SV599 +1
04:05
Local
DXB KBL
FZ FZ311
04:05
Local
DXB CGK
EK EK356
04:05
Local
DXB SZF
TK TK3694
04:10
Local
DXB PEN
FZ FZ1603
04:10
Local
DXB PBH
KB KB801
04:10
Local
DXB HGA
FZ FZ661
04:10
Local
DXB IST
TK TK3617
04:15
Local
DXB ESB
PC PC1746
airbus a320-251n
04:15
Local
DXB AMM
RJ RJ5613
04:20
Local
DXB DAC
BG BG348
04:20
Local
DXB MXP
EK EK101
boeing 777-31h(er)
04:20
Local
DXB SKT
EK EK620
boeing 777-31h(er)
04:20
Local
DXB MLE
EK EK658
boeing 777-31h(er)
04:25
Local
DXB SAW
PC PC741
04:25
Local
DXB ADD
ET ET601
04:30
Local
DXB KWI
KU KU678
04:30
Local
DXB BEG
FZ FZ1517
boeing 737 max 8
04:35
Local
DXB LHE
PK PK204
04:35
Local
DXB ISB
PA PA211
04:35
Local
DXB HGH
EK EK310
04:40
Local
DXB COV
TK TK3682
04:45
Local
DXB WAW
FZ FZ1835
boeing 737 max 8
04:45
Local
DXB PEW
PK PK284
04:45
Local
DXB AHB
FZ FZ815
boeing 737 max 8
05:00
Local
DXB EBB
FZ FZ619
boeing 737 max 8
05:00
Local
DXB NQY
EK EK2557
05:00
Local
DXB RUH
SV SV593 +1
airbus a320-214
05:00
Local
DXB IXM
SG SG24
05:00
Local
DXB KDH
FG FG404
05:00
Local
DXB ATQ
SG SG56 +1
boeing 737-85r
05:05
Local
DXB DIY
TK TK3672
05:10
Local
DXB STV
IX IX274
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