United Arab Emirates

8 airports 4 airlines 745 routes

Flying in and around United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates is served by 8 commercial airports and approximately 4 airlines registered to the country, generating around 745 documented airline-route pairings on file. For budget travellers, the practical question is which of these airports actually have the kind of low-cost service that produces sub-USD-100 fares, and whether the country's largest hub or a secondary regional airport delivers better value door to door.

Use the airport list below to find route counts, served airlines, and direct destinations from each field. Airports are sorted by route volume, so the country's largest hub appears first and useful secondary airports follow. Carrier rules vary widely by airline, so always verify baggage allowances, check-in cutoffs, and booking fees before purchase.

Airports in United Arab Emirates

DXB
Dubai
352 routes
AUH
Abu Dhabi
241 routes
SHJ
Sharjah
96 routes
DWC
Dubai
48 routes
AZI
Abu Dhabi
3 routes
AAN
Al Ain
2 routes
XSB
Sir Bani Yas Island
2 routes
FJR
Fujeirah
1 routes

Airlines based in United Arab Emirates

EK
Active
289 routes
EY
Active
228 routes
FZ
Fly Dubai Budget
Active
148 routes
G9
Air Arabia Budget
Active
130 routes

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