Emirates expects peak travel week

Excluding transit passengers, over 174,000 people are expected to arrive into Dubai from 28 December until just after New Year’s Day. In addition, more than 103,000 travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities in just the three days between 2 - 4 January 2016, to depart Dubai. 

The busiest day to the start of 2016 is expected to be on Saturday 2 January. 

Mohammed H. Mattar, divisional senior vice president, Emirates Airport Services said: “With another record breaking week coming up, we want to ensure that passing through the airport is as stress-free as possible. During the upcoming busy travel period, passengers should provide plenty of time for airport check-in and security screening, and factor in more time into their travel plans to ensure they arrive to their gates on time.” 

Emirates reminds customers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before their flight departs, and factor in extra time to arrive to the airport in case they experience heavy road traffic heading to Terminal 3. Check-in counters open 6 hours before departure however passengers can check-in from 24 hours to 6 hours before departure at the car park check-in area. All passengers must be present at the time of check-in. Customers are also urged to check-in online and then use the convenient baggage drop facilities to expedite their airport experience. Those checking in online are required to check in their luggage no later than 90 minutes prior to departure. Customers holding an e-boarding pass and travelling with carry-on bags only, can proceed directly to passport control and security clearance. 

Customers who check-in less than 60 minutes to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted.