Dubai’s Emirates to welcome over a million passengers through DXB’s Terminal 3 until Dec 21

Dubai carrier Emirates is expecting over 1.1 million passengers to pass through Terminal 3 at Dubai International from now until December 21.

The surge is in line with start of the holiday season and end of school term. However, the upcoming weekend will see a peak surge of close to 250,000 travellers departing from Terminal 3.

.@emirates is expecting over 1.1 million passengers to pass through Terminal 3 at @DXB Airport during this busy travel period which will run until 21 December. This weekend will see a peak surge of close to 250,000 travellers departing from Terminal 3.https://t.co/jE8NAbwNg4 pic.twitter.com/RjZMr9nVTB

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 9, 2021

The airline encouraged customers to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to their flight departure and ensure they have all the required documents for their destination. Passengers can choose to physically check-in 24 hours before their flight departure, drop off their bags and collect their boarding passes, using the 32 self-service bag drop machines and 16 check-in kiosks available at Terminal 3, subject to terms and conditions.

Customers using the self-service kiosk must still complete their immigration formalities no later than 60 minutes before their flight departure, Dubai Media Office reported.

Customers can also opt to check in online up to 48 hours and until 90 minutes before their flight departure and download digital boarding passes on their mobile phones for select destinations. Those who check in less than 60 minutes before departure will not be accepted for travel.

Passengers can also utilise Emirates’ biometric path in Terminal 3 for a contactless journey from specific check-in desks, Emirates lounges and boarding gates. Those checked in must arrive at their boarding gate on time. Gates open 90 minutes before departure, boarding starts 45 minutes before the flight and gates close 20 minutes before departure. Emirates will not be able to accept passengers reporting late to the boarding gate for travel.