UAE airports issue peak travel alert: 6 tips to ensure a smooth journey

UAE airports issue peak travel alert: 6 tips to ensure a smooth journey

Both Dubai Airports and Abu Dhabi International Airport are gearing up for busy travel weekends

By Web Desk Published: Wed 23 Mar 2022, 1:42 PM

As travellers begin flying for the spring break, UAE airports are preparing to welcome a large volume of passengers over the weekend.

The number of passengers travelling through DXB is expected to increase between March 25-28, and again between April 7-9 as schools end for their spring holidays.

Essa Al Shamsi, Vice President of Terminal Operations at Dubai Airports shared some advice for travellers, "To avoid congestion on the road in and out of the airport, we recommend using the Dubai Metro.

"There are Metro stations at both Terminals 1 and 3, and operating hours have been extended to cater for the key arrival and departure times during the peak periods.

"For travellers over the age of 12, we recommend they use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process at departure and arrival.

Those travelling from Terminal 3 with Emirates can use the convenient early and self-service check-in facilities for a smooth start to their vacation."

In an advisory issued by Etihad Airways, the airline noted that Covid-related travel restrictions have been completely removed for travellers flying to UK, Bahrain and