# DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport > Machine-readable reference for DWC. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/DWC.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-05T03:52:22.914+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Al Maktoum International Airport - IATA: DWC - ICAO: OMDW - City: Dubai - Country: AE (AE) - Timezone: Asia/Dubai - Distance from city: 37 km (23 mi) southwest of central Dubai - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: : (unknown) - Official website: https://www.dubaiairports.ae/ ## Overview Welcome Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), strategically located 37 km southwest of central Dubai, stands out not as a grand showcase but as an efficient, polished terminal. Known for short lines and fast experiences, this airport serves as a low-stress entry to the city, particularly for flydubai, Wizz Air, and seasonal charter flights. Frequent travelers appreciate its quick curb-to-gate times, even during peak periods. At a glance DWC offers a single Passenger Terminal Building that caters to a variety of airlines, primarily low-cost and charter services. The airport's distance from central Dubai requires travelers to plan for a 35–50 minute drive, although its efficient processes make it a worthy choice for those prioritizing ease over location. Rideshare options include Uber and Careem, with RTA taxis readily available, highlighting a smoother ground experience compared to DXB. Terminals & layout With only one Passenger Terminal Building, DWC maintains a straightforward layout that minimizes the chaos often seen at larger airports. Despite being a smaller airport, it hosts a significant number of amenities for its size, including 32 restaurants and 20 lounges, ensuring co… ## Terminals (1) - **Passenger Terminal Building** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/terminals/passenger-terminal-building ## Dining (32) - **Budweiser** — Bar · Sports · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/budweiser - **Burger King** — Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/burger-king - **Caribou Coffee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/caribou-coffee - **Cinnabon** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/cinnabon - **Costa** — Café · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/costa - **Debonairs Pizza** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/debonairs-pizza - **Flour + Stone** — Café · Bakery · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/flour-stone - **Gazebo** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/gazebo - **Get Your FIX** — Café · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/get-your-fix - **Grind** — Café · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/grind - **Hatam** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/hatam - **Jollibee** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/jollibee - **Jones the Grocer** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/jones-the-grocer - **KFC** — Fast Food · American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/kfc - **Mamak** — Casual Dining · Asian · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/mamak - **Marrybrown** — Fast Food · Asian · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/marrybrown - **McDonald's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Nando's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/nando-s - **Nero Express** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/nero-express - **O'Learys** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/o-learys - **Ocean Basket** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/ocean-basket - **Operation Falafel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/operation-falafel - **PappaRoti** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/papparoti - **PAUL** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/paul - **Popeyes** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/popeyes - **Pret A Manger** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/pret-a-manger - **ROOTS** — Casual Dining · Healthy · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/roots - **Shake Shack** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/shake-shack - **Starbucks** — Café · Coffee · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/starbucks - **Subway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/subway - **The Daily DXB** — Casual Dining · International · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/the-daily-dxb - **Tim Hortons** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/restaurants/tim-hortons ## Lounges (20) - **Ahlan Business Class Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/ahlan-business-class-lounge - **Ahlan First Class Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/ahlan-first-class-lounge - **Ahlan Lounges** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/ahlan-lounges - **Assisted Travel Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/assisted-travel-lounge - **British Airways Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/british-airways-lounge - **DXB Family Zone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/dxb-family-zone - **DXB Hotel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/dxb-hotel - **Emirates Lounge** — access: Airline, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/emirates-lounge - **flydubai Business Lounge** — access: Airline, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/flydubai-business-lounge - **Game Space Gaming Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/game-space-gaming-lounge - **Gulf Air Lounge** — access: Airline, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/gulf-air-lounge - **Lounge @ DWC** — access: Independent, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/lounge-dwc - **Lufthansa Lounge** — access: Airline, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/lufthansa-lounge - **Marhaba Lounge** — Passenger Terminal · access: Pay-per-use, Main Terminal · day pass: $52.96 · 24 hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/marhaba-lounge - **Plaza Premium Lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/plaza-premium-lounge - **SkyTeam Lounge** — access: Alliance, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/skyteam-lounge - **Timeless Spa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/timeless-spa - **Unaccompanied Minor's lounge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/unaccompanied-minor-s-lounge - **Wizz Air Priority Lounge** — access: Airline, Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/wizz-air-priority-lounge - **XpresSpa** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/lounges/xpresspa ## Shops (15) - **Bath & Body Works** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/bath-body-works - **Boots** — Passenger Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/boots - **Chanel Beauty** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/chanel-beauty - **Dubai Duty Free** — Passenger Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/dubai-duty-free - **Dubai Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/dubai-gifts - **Etisalat** — Passenger Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/etisalat - **H&M** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/h-m - **Pandora** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/pandora - **Rolex** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/rolex - **Samsonite** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/samsonite - **Sunglass Hut** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/sunglass-hut - **Taste of Dubai** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/taste-of-dubai - **Victoria's Secret** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/victoria-s-secret - **Virgin Megastore** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/virgin-megastore - **WHSmith** — Passenger Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/shops/whsmith ## Parking (8) - **Car Park A** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/car-park-a - **Car Park B** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/car-park-b - **Economy Parking** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/economy-parking - **EV Charging Area** — Electric vehicle parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/ev-charging-area - **Oversize Vehicle Parking** — Long-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/oversize-vehicle-parking - **Premium Parking** — Short-stay URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/premium-parking - **Staff Parking** — Restricted access URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/staff-parking - **Valet Parking** — Premium service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Car Rental** — Self‑drive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/car-rental - **Careem** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/careem - **Dubai Metro Red Line** — Ibn Battuta connection URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/dubai-metro-red-line - **Intercity Coach to Abu Dhabi** — Coach service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/intercity-coach-to-abu-dhabi - **Intercity Coach to Sharjah** — Coach service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/intercity-coach-to-sharjah - **Private Airport Shuttle** — Hotel transfer URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/private-airport-shuttle - **RTA Bus F55** — Airport–Ibn Battuta Mall URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/rta-bus-f55 - **RTA Bus N55** — Night bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/rta-bus-n55 - **RTA Taxi** — Metered taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/rta-taxi - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Choose DWC over DXB for a faster experience on economy tickets with flydubai or Wizz Air—expect 20–30 minute curb-to-gate times even during holidays. - _Money_: Taxi rides from downtown Dubai can exceed your ticket cost; quicker and cheaper rides are to Marina/JLT rather than to Deira. - _Time_: Use the RTA bus to Ibn Battuta then take the metro for a budget-friendly ride to the city; plan for a journey taking over an hour. - _Avoid_: During early mornings and late nights, RTA taxis outside arrivals are more reliable than rideshare which can be sparse. - _Time_: Allocate 3–4 hours for transfers between DXB and DWC given the 70 km separation and lack of direct shuttles. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful waiting area, head to the less-used gates at the pier's end, away from screaming children and crowded announcements. - _Local_: The airport serves as a convenient entry if you’re visiting Expo 2020 or Dubai Parks, just a short drive away with less traffic than central stays. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/DWC.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/dwc/departures — HTML page with live departures