As the summer holiday rush kicks off, Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest travel weeks of the year, with over 30,000 passengers expected to depart from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 (DXB) on Wednesday, June 26, and similar volumes continuing through June 30.

To ensure smooth travel, Emirates has issued a set of key tips and reminders for passengers flying this week and beyond.

Plan Ahead: Emirates Travel Timings Guide

To avoid delays and long queues, Emirates advises:

• Arrive at the airport: At least 3 hours before departure
• Clear Immigration: 90 minutes before departure
• Reach the boarding gate: At least 1 hour before departure

Expect extra road traffic, busier parking, and longer wait times at Immigration and check-in.

Check-In Made Easy

• Emirates App: Check-in, download your boarding pass, pre-order Business Class meals, plan your in-flight entertainment, and track flight status.
• Online check-in: Available via Emirates.com from 48 hours before departure.

Time-Saving Check-In Options

Night Before Airport Luggage Drop

Drop your bags 24 hours before departure (12 hours for US-bound flights) for a more relaxed airport experience the next day.

City Check-In at DIFC

Visit the Emirates City Check-in & Travel Store at ICD Brookfield Place (DIFC):

• Hours: 8am–10pm daily
• Check in 4 to 24 hours before your flight
• Options include self-check-in kiosks, Emirates agents, and the AI-powered robot check-in agent “Sara”

Home Check-In

Emirates offers home, hotel, or office check-in services in Dubai and Sharjah, and bags are taken directly to the airport.

• Book 24+ hours in advance
• Free for First Class and Skywards Platinum members

Getting Around Terminal 3

• Train: Between Concourses A and B
• Shuttle Buses: Between Concourses A and C (every 20 minutes)
• Airport Buggies: Available free for all; priority for elderly, families, and People of Determination
• First Class Buggy Service: On request

Baggage Rules: What to Know

• Power banks: Carry-on only
• Smart bags: Allowed if the battery is removable and the bag is off
• E-cigarettes & vaporisers: Carry-on only, with batteries protected
• Perfume burners (electric): Carry-on only

Pre-Order Duty-Free & Save

• Visit EmiratesRED.com
• Shop luxury brands like Tom Ford, Cartier, and Creed
• Pre-order from 21 days to 40 hours before your flight
• Use code RED10 for 10% off

Travel Support for People of Determination

• Priority access at check-in, passport control, security, and boarding
• 2 hours of free airport parking
• Dedicated support from trained staff
• More info: Accessible Travel on Emirates.com