Dubai Flight Status: How to Check Emirates, flydubai and Other Airlines

Checking Dubai flight status takes seconds through the right official tool. That’s true whether you want Dubai airport flight status for arrivals and departures, or flight status Dubai for one specific airline.

One rule first: schedules can change on short notice. Verify directly with the airline or airport before you leave. A check from three hours ago is not a check.

If your flight is delayed or cancelled, the next question is often what happens to your booking and what options may be available. Our UAE laws guide also covers important rules and information that may be relevant to residents and travellers in the UAE.

How to Check Dubai Flight Status Today

You have two reliable starting points:

1. Dubai Airports’ official flight status tool for the live arrivals and departures board
2. Your airline’s own status page, for the most authoritative answer on that flight

Both show Dubai flight status live. The airline’s own tool is usually the better source for anything affecting your specific booking. From there, pick the method that matches what you have in hand.

By Flight Number

Fastest and most precise. Enter the exact flight number on the airline’s tool or the Dubai Airports board.

By Route

No flight number handy? Search by origin and destination instead. This is the easiest way to check flights to Dubai status or flights from Dubai status when you only know the route.

By Airline

Go straight to the operating airline’s own tool. Real-time, and closest to the source.

By Airport Arrivals or Departures Board

Use the Dubai Airports live board for Dubai arrivals today or Dubai departures today. It brings together flights operating through Dubai International in one place.

Dubai Has Two Airports: Check the Right One

This trips people up more than anything else on this page.

• Dubai International (DXB) is the main airport, with Terminals 1, 2 and 3
• Al Maktoum International (DWC) is Dubai’s second airport, in Dubai South, and has a completely separate flight status board

A DWC flight will not appear on the DXB board.

So if your search returns nothing, don’t assume the flight is cancelled. Check the airport code on your booking first.

Dubai Airport Flight Status: Arrivals and Departures

The Dubai Airports tracker shows scheduled and updated timings, airline and flight details, terminal information, and the current status of the flight.

What the Columns Mean

Column	What it means
Scheduled	The originally published departure or arrival time
Actual time	The updated time, once operational information is in
Flight	The flight number, which is what you’ll usually search by
Airline	The operating carrier
Terminal	Which DXB terminal the flight uses
Gate	Shown on the departures board
Belt	Shown on the arrivals board, for baggage reclaim
Status	The current state of the flight

Gate and belt fields fill in closer to departure or arrival. A blank field usually means the information hasn’t been assigned yet, not that something is wrong.

Emirates Flight Status

Use the Emirates Flight Status tool on emirates.com. Enter your flight number, or route and date.

For Emirates flight status today, including delays and cancellations, two things are worth doing:

• Check emirates.com directly rather than a third-party aggregator
• Keep your contact details current in Emirates Manage Booking so disruption alerts reach you first

flydubai Flight Status

Use the flydubai Flight Status tracker with your flight number.

For flydubai flight status today during larger disruptions affecting multiple routes at once, also check flydubai’s operational updates page.

Etihad Flight Status

Use the Etihad Flight Status Tracker. Enter your flight number, date, or origin and destination.

If both legs of a connecting itinerary are on Etihad, the airline manages rebooking during disruptions, and your options appear in the Etihad manage booking section.

Air Arabia Flight Status

Use the Air Arabia Flight Status tool, entering your route or flight number.

Two notes:

• Air Arabia’s main UAE base is Sharjah International (SHJ), not Dubai. Check the departure airport on your booking before searching a Dubai board
• If your journey includes a connection, check each flight separately

Other Airlines Flying to and from Dubai

Every other airline works the same way: go to the airline’s own status page and enter your flight number.

That covers the routes people search most:

• PIA Dubai flight status for services between Pakistan and Dubai
• Air India Dubai flight status and IndiGo Dubai flight status for the India-Dubai routes

Airline	How to Check
Emirates	Official Emirates Flight Status tool
flydubai	Official flydubai Flight Status tool
Etihad Airways	Official Etihad Flight Status Tracker
Air Arabia	Official Air Arabia Flight Status tool
PIA	Official airline flight status page
Air India	Official airline flight status page
IndiGo	Official airline flight status page

If you can’t get to the airline’s site quickly, the Dubai Airports board is a reliable fallback for all of them.

Flight Status vs PNR Status: What’s the Difference?

These are two different things. Mixing them up wastes time.

Feature	Flight Status	PNR Status
What it tells you	Whether the flight is on time, delayed or cancelled	Information about your specific booking
Where to check	Airline or airport flight status tool	Airline Manage Booking or booking portal
What you usually need	Flight number, route or date	Booking reference and any passenger details requested by the airline

What Does a PNR Code Look Like?

A PNR, or booking reference, is a short alphanumeric code on your e-ticket or booking confirmation. The exact format varies by airline and booking system.

Which Terminal Do Emirates and flydubai Use in Dubai?

This matters for checking status and finding your gate.

• Terminal 1: many international airlines
• Terminal 2: many flydubai flights, plus other regional and international services
• Terminal 3: Emirates, and selected flydubai flights

The Quickest Way to Tell If Your flydubai Flight Is Terminal 3

flydubai gives one simple rule for this.

Every flydubai flight number operating into or out of Terminal 3 has four digits and starts with 1. For example, FZ 1XXX.

As a quick guide:

• Four-digit number starting with 1 → Terminal 3
• Any other flydubai flight number → check your booking confirmation or the latest flight information

Two more things to know:

• If your terminal changes, flydubai contacts you in advance of your travel date
• Schedules can change, so check the arrival and departure airport carefully when booking

Full details are on flydubai’s Terminal 3 operations page.

How Does the Emirates-flydubai Terminal Transfer Work?

Four steps:

1. Follow the “Connections” signs after you land
2. The signs lead you to the buses between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3
3. If you don’t already have your onward boarding pass, collect it at the flydubai or Emirates connections desks in the connections area
4. Board your next flight at the other terminal

Minimum connection time: 120 minutes.

Always follow the timing shown on your own booked itinerary.

Transferring Between DXB and DWC

Completely different situation, and a much longer one. This transfer is not airside.

You will need to:

• Enter the UAE, clearing customs and immigration
• Collect your checked baggage
• Travel between the two airports yourself
• Check in again for your next flight

Minimum connection time: 4 hours.

Check whether you need a visa to enter the UAE before you book this kind of connection.

Do You Earn Emirates Skywards Miles on flydubai Flights?

Yes.

• Skywards members earn both Skywards Miles and Tier Miles on flydubai flights
• Platinum, Gold and Silver baggage allowances also apply on flydubai

Dubai Delayed Flights and Dubai Cancelled Flights: What to Do

1. Check the airline’s own tool first. Not a third-party aggregator
2. Open Manage Booking. If your flight is cancelled or significantly disrupted, check your airline’s Manage Booking section or contact the airline directly to see the rebooking, refund or other assistance options available for your specific booking
3. Follow your airline’s instructions before travelling to the airport. If your flight is cancelled, the airline will tell you what to do next, so check Manage Booking or contact them to review your options first
4. Update your contact details with the airline so alerts reach you directly
5. Check twice. Once earlier in the day, then again before you leave for the airport

Dubai delayed flights and Dubai cancelled flights both show on the airport board, but the airline is always the faster route to a fix.

How Early Should You Arrive at Dubai Airport?

Your airline’s own recommendation always wins. Allow extra time during busy periods.

flydubai Check-in Times

From flydubai’s airport check-in page:

Step	Timing
Airport check-in opens	3 hours before departure
Self-service kiosk	4 hours to 75 minutes before departure
Online check-in	48 hours to 75 minutes before departure
Airport check-in closes	60 minutes before departure
Boarding starts	45 minutes before departure

Connecting Flights

Don’t work from a general rule here. Check the minimum connection time for your specific itinerary.

The published minimums:

• Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at DXB: 120 minutes
• DXB to DWC: 4 hours, because you clear immigration and collect baggage

Self-transfer itineraries on separate tickets can need considerably more again, since separate check-in and baggage rules apply.

Conclusion

Two things matter most here.

First, go to the source. Whether it’s Emirates, flydubai, Etihad, Air Arabia or anyone else, the airline’s own real-time tool or the Dubai Airports board beats every aggregator.

Second, flight status is not PNR status. Know which one you actually need before you start searching.

And before you search anything, confirm whether your flight is at DXB or DWC. If you’re connecting between flydubai and Emirates, check that four-digit flight number, then budget the full 120 minutes for the terminal transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I check my Dubai flight status?

A: Use Dubai Airports’ official tracker or your airline’s own flight status tool, searching by flight number. Make sure you’re on the right airport’s board, since DXB and DWC have separate pages.

Q: How do I check Dubai flight status today?

A: Search by flight number on the airline’s own tool or the Dubai Airports live board. Both update through the day, so check once in the morning and again shortly before leaving for the airport.

Q: How do I see Dubai arrivals today and Dubai departures today?

A: Use the arrivals and departures tabs on the Dubai Airports board. It covers every airline at DXB in one place. For DWC, use its separate board.

Q: How do I check Emirates flight status today?

A: Use the Emirates Flight Status tool on emirates.com, entering your flight number or route and travel date.

Q: How do I check flydubai flight status?

A: Use the flydubai Flight Status tracker with your flight number.

Q: How do I check Etihad flight status?

A: Use the Etihad Flight Status Tracker, entering your flight number, date, or origin and destination.

Q: What is the difference between flight status and PNR status?

A: Flight status tells you whether a specific flight is on time, delayed, landed or cancelled. PNR status relates to your individual booking, and you check it through your airline or booking provider using your booking reference and any additional details they require.

Q: Which terminal does Emirates use in Dubai?

A: Terminal 3 at Dubai International. Always check your booking or flight status for your specific departure details.

Q: Which terminal does flydubai use in Dubai?

A: Many flydubai flights use Terminal 2, and selected flights use Terminal 3. The quickest way to tell is the flight number: Terminal 3 services have four digits and start with 1, such as FZ 1XXX. Check your booking confirmation for your specific flight.

Q: How do I transfer between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 at Dubai airport?

A: Follow the “Connections” signs to the transfer buses. If you don’t have your onward boarding pass, collect it at the flydubai or Emirates connections desks in the connections area. The minimum connection time is 120 minutes.

Q: How early should I arrive for a Dubai flight?

A: Follow your airline’s recommendation. For flydubai, airport check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure, with boarding starting 45 minutes before the flight.

Q: What should I do if my Dubai flight is cancelled?

A: Check the airline’s official flight status and Manage Booking tools, then review the rebooking, refund or other assistance options available for your specific booking.

Q: Is DWC the same as Dubai airport?

A: No. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is a separate Dubai airport with its own arrivals and departures board. A DWC flight will not show on the Dubai International (DXB) board, so check the airport code on your booking first.

Updates Section

Last verified: August 2026. Reflects current Dubai Airports, Emirates, flydubai and Etihad published tools, terminal information and connection times.

This is a reference guide to checking status, not a live status feed. Always verify directly with the airline or Dubai Airports before travelling.

References

• Dubai Airports, Flight Status (DXB)
• Dubai Airports, Flight Status (DWC)
• Emirates, Flight Status
• flydubai, Flight Status
• flydubai, Operations at Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB)
• flydubai, Check-in at the Airport
• Etihad Airways, Flight Status Tracker
• Air Arabia, Flight Status