Emirates is expecting record numbers of passengers this weekend ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday on its departing and arriving flights to Dubai International Airport.
Peak time
According to Emirates' bookings, passenger traffic will peak on Friday, August 9, 2019, as the number of passengers departing through Dubai International Airport is expected to exceed 100,000, calling on passengers to arrive. Be at the airport at least three hours before the flight departure.
The influx of passengers will begin on Thursday afternoon, August 8, and will continue at a high pace until Tuesday, August 10, with an estimated 372 passengers using Emirates Terminal 3. A traveler.
Emirates has reminded passengers to keep in mind traffic congestion and work on roads leading to the airport.
Travel procedures
According to the airline, check-in counters will be opened 24 hours before each flight, and passengers must check in two hours before departure, whatever their class. The counters will also be closed one hour before each flight, and late passengers will not be accepted to ensure that flights take off on time.
Customers across the world can check in from their office or mobile devices within 48 to 90 hours before departure, and Emirates customers can check-in from home, the service is available to all passengers on the airline's flights. Whatever their class of travel.
Multiple counters
According to Emirates, customers also have the possibility to check-in and hand-off their luggage at the counters, in the parking lot. Passengers traveling through Terminal 3 can choose to deliver their luggage on one of 46 Economy Class or Business Class counters within six hours to 90 minutes before departure. »Check-in areas are located in Zone (2) of Building (3).
Emirates has advised passengers, after check-in, to go to the boarding gates 45 minutes before the departure times, as the gates close 20 minutes ahead of schedule.
Check-in 24 hours in advance