Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport

Overview summary

Al Maktoum International Airport is located 50km (45 mins driving time) from Dubai city centre.

While Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the best known airport to airline passengers, Al Maktoum is increasingly popular with business travellers flying by private jet to Dubai.

To book a private jet to or from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport, contact us or call our Flight Team (24 hours) on +44 (0)20 7100 6960.

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History of Dubai Al Maktoum Airport

Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) began operations on 27th June 2010, initially handling only cargo flights. Later in 2013, it began accepting passenger flights.

Today Dubai Al Maktoum is increasingly popular with private jet users. It offers more flexibility in take-off and landing slots than Dubai International, and the surrounding roads are less crowded, allowing faster ground transfers.

Landing at Dubai Al Maktoum Airport

Location

Dubai Al Maktoum Airport is about 50km from the centre of Dubai and about 50km from Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Airport Facts

Airport Code: OMDW / DWC
Latitude: 24 ° 55'06 "N
Longitude: 55 ° 10'32" E
Altitude: 52m

The airport is equipped with five FBOs in its modern terminal, which is dedicated to general aviation.

Private jet charter prices - Dubai Al Maktoum Airport

Use our online Flight Search to find out the cost of chartering a private jet to or from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. Or for a last minute flight, advice or booking, call our expert team (24 hours) on +44 (0)20 7100 6960.