Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to hotels, apartments and villas in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Deira and across the city.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Dubai International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Dubai starts at whichever DXB terminal your flight uses and ends at your hotel, apartment or villa in Deira, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall after customs at the terminal your flight uses: Terminal 3 for Emirates, Terminal 2 for most flydubai flights and Terminal 1 for most other airlines. We follow the flight on your reservation, so a later landing does not leave you without a ride.
Dubai airport transfers are priced per vehicle before you fly, in a sedan, SUV or minivan sized to your party and luggage, and go door to door to hotels along Sheikh Zayed Road, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina towers, Palm Jumeirah resorts and villas across the city.
Our Dubai airport shuttle is a private minivan for your party only, leaving DXB as soon as you are through arrivals instead of waiting to fill seats. It has room for suitcases, strollers and golf bags, which suits families and groups heading to Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah or Downtown Dubai.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) sits next to Deira, on the edge of central Dubai, and has three terminals: Terminal 1 for most foreign airlines, Terminal 2 for flydubai and other regional flights, and Terminal 3 for Emirates. If you land at Concourse A or D, an automated train takes you to the main terminal for immigration.
After passport control, collect your bags in the baggage hall and pass through customs into the arrivals hall of your terminal, where your driver waits. Banks, ATMs and exchange counters are available in every terminal.
Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, with no daylight saving time.
UAE entry stamp or visa. Your passport needs at least six months' validity. Many nationalities, including US, UK, Canadian and Australian citizens, receive their entry stamp on arrival at no cost, while others must arrange a visa before travel.
DXB, not DWC. Dubai has a second airport, Al Maktoum International (DWC) at Dubai South, about 37 km southwest of the city. Check that your ticket says DXB before you book this page.
Summer heat. From June to September daytime temperatures are very high, so wait for your driver inside the arrivals hall rather than at the curb.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Dubai International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At DXB
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers wait in the arrivals hall after customs at the terminal your flight uses: Terminal 3 for Emirates, Terminal 2 for most flydubai flights, and Terminal 1 for most other airlines.
At DXB
Check DXB, not DWC
Make sure your driver is going to Dubai International (DXB) and not Al Maktoum International (DWC), a separate airport about 37 km southwest of the city.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
DXB Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel DXB
From where you're staying back to Dubai International Airport.
Round trip
DXB Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Dubai International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Check entry rules
Your passport needs six months' validity, and many nationalities receive their UAE entry stamp on arrival while others must arrange a visa in advance.
Summer heat
From June to September daytime temperatures in Dubai are very high, so plan to wait for rides indoors rather than at the kerb.
UAE dirham
The currency is the UAE dirham (AED), and banks, ATMs and exchange counters are available in every terminal.
Gulf Standard Time
Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the arrivals hall after customs, at the terminal your flight uses: Terminal 3 for Emirates, Terminal 2 for most flydubai flights and Terminal 1 for most other airlines. The meeting point is in your confirmation.
DXB sits next to Deira, about 14 km from Downtown Dubai. The drive to the central areas usually takes 10 to 15 minutes outside rush hour, while Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, farther southwest along the coast, take longer.
Emirates uses Terminal 3, flydubai mainly Terminal 2, and most other international airlines Terminal 1. Your ticket shows the terminal; give it when you book so your driver waits in the right arrivals hall.
Yes. We go door to door to hotels, apartment towers and villas in Dubai Marina and on Palm Jumeirah. Give the building or hotel name and address when you book.
Yes. Downtown Dubai and Deira are both served from DXB, to hotels, apartments and offices. Add the exact address so the driver goes straight to your door.
Abu Dhabi is in a different emirate. Enter your Abu Dhabi address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay; if it does not, contact us before you fly.
No. This page is for Dubai International (DXB), next to Deira. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is a separate airport at Dubai South, so check the airport code on your ticket before you book.
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, receive an entry stamp on arrival at no cost, while others must arrange a visa before travel. All visitors need a passport valid for at least six months.
No. Book your transfer before you fly and go to the meeting point in your confirmation. Decline offers from people who approach you in the terminal.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is canceled, tell customer service as soon as you can.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your departure time and terminal, since Emirates, flydubai and other airlines leave from different terminals.
Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, with no daylight saving time. Enter your flight's local arrival time when you book.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from DXB; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Dubai International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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