Discounts on Uber services and RTA taxis are available to travellers who need to make a connecting flight. Dubai Airports
Discounts on Uber services and RTA taxis are available to travellers who need to make a connecting flight. Dubai Airports
Discounts on Uber services and RTA taxis are available to travellers who need to make a connecting flight. Dubai Airports
Discounts on Uber services and RTA taxis are available to travellers who need to make a connecting flight. Dubai Airports

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Free shuttle service and discounted taxi rides for Dubai airports during runway closure

The shuttle service between the airports will run every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

May 25, 2022

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Passengers who need to transfer between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) can use a free shuttle service, Dubai Airports has said.

The service will operate every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, and is being offered to assist passengers arriving at DXB whose connecting flights have been moved to DWC owing to the closure of the northern runway at the international airport.

Discounts on Uber services and Roads and Transport Authority taxis are also available to travellers who need to make a connecting flight.

Uber uses must enter the code "DWC2022" when making a booking on the app, although it is unclear what discount is being offered.

RTA taxis will remove the fixed start fee for passengers travelling from DWC.

DWC airport also has 2,500 parking spaces for travellers who will start their journey in Dubai and wishing to drive themselves.

The Northern Runway Rehabilitation project at DXB began on May 9 and will run until June 22.

Dubai Airports has advised all passengers to check their flight information before heading to their departure airport. Travellers are urged to allow extra time to get through security to avoid delays when reaching their gate.

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Dubai International Airport celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2020. Here passengers board a plane parked on a sand compacted runway in the 1960s. All photos: Dubai Airports
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Dubai airport in the 1960s. By 1968 the airport was served by nine international airlines flying to 20 destinations
Dubai airport in the 1960s. By 1968 the airport was served by nine international airlines flying to 20 destinations
Developments in the 1970s included a new three-storey terminal building, control tower, additional taxiways and longer runways
Developments in the 1970s included a new three-storey terminal building, control tower, additional taxiways and longer runways
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The transit lounge at Dubai International airport in the 1970s
The air traffic control tower at Dubai International airport in the 1970s
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An aerial view of the airport in the 1970s
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Dubai International Airport has served more than a billion passengers travelling on almost 7.5 million flights since it opened in 1960
Terminal 3, the exclusive terminal for Emirates airline, was opened in 2008. It is the world’s largest single terminal
Terminal 3, the exclusive terminal for Emirates airline, was opened in 2008. It is the world’s largest single terminal
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In 2014, Dubai International welcomed 70.4 million passengers, becoming the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic
The airport welcomed its one billionth international passenger in 2018
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Dubai airport in the 1990s. It was the first to introduce e-gates in 2002. Now, millions of passengers use the smart gates, which require residents to scan their passport or Emirates ID to avoid long queues
Dubai airport in the 1990s. It was the first to introduce e-gates in 2002. Now, millions of passengers use the smart gates, which require residents to scan their passport or Emirates ID to avoid long queues
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