Dubai Airport Arrivals Terminal 2

Terminal 2 Arrivals at Dubai Airport

Dubai Airport Terminal 2 was constructed in 1998 and has a capacity of just over 5 million passengers, after several, well thought out reconstructions.

Terminal 2 at Dubai Airport is mainly used by smaller airlines operating in the Persian Gulf region. Most flights to terminal 2 dubai airport operate to Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport is used by around 26 airlines and consists of 36 check in counters.

For live flight arrival information at Terminal 2 Dubai Airport visit our main arrivals page by using the navigation menu at the top of this page.

In June 2009, Terminal 2 became the hub of Flydubai at Dubai Airport, which is also where the airline’s corporate head office is located.

Dubai International Terminal 2 has undergone major refurbishments in recent years which has seen the extending of check-in and boarding facilities, changing the interior and exterior décor and offering more dining choices to passengers.

Dubai Terminal 2 also increased the number of facilities available to passengers. Check-in counters were increased to 36. The boarding area is more spacious, with more natural light. Also the new open boarding gates allow several flights to board simultaneously, improving passenger and aircraft movements.

In June 2011, the airport authorities were beginning to expand Terminal 2, and involved a new check-in hall and departure area, and possibly extending the terminal building. The main hall at Terminal 2 Dubai Airport consists of a check-in area, an immigration section, management offices, and a departure facility.

The Dubai duty-free shopping area covers 1,400 m2 (15,000 sq ft) in departures and 50 m2 (540 sq ft) in arrivals. The 3,437 m2 (37,000 sq ft) extension included a larger arrivals hall as well.