Airport Terminal 3 Station
Station Specifications & Key Details
- Layout: Elevated architectural structure with air-conditioned concourses.
- Bus Connections: Routes Airport Feeder C01, 32C, SkyBus shuttles.
- Tram Link: None.
- Taxi Stand: Dedicated sheltered street taxi rank outside main exit.
- Verified Documentation: Verified with Dubai Airports & RTA DXB Operations. Standard baggage rule allows passengers up to 2 items of luggage (one large suitcase max 81x58x30cm, plus one hand luggage).
Station Overview & Layout
Airport Terminal 3 Station is engineered to accommodate intense daily commuter volumes while ensuring smooth passenger flows. The concourse level houses customer happiness ticket counters, multi-language Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) accepting cash and bank cards, automated turnstiles with wide wheelchair access gates, and police transit desks.
Platform screen doors span the entire length of the tracks, opening in synchronization with the driverless metro train doors to ensure passenger safety and maintain the air-conditioned platform climate at a consistent 20°C.
Station Exits & Walking Directions
Major Landmarks within Walking Distance:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3 (Emirates & Flydubai flights)
- Dubai Duty Free & Airport Hotels
- DXB Central Concourse A, B & C
Bus & Tram Feeder Connections
Passengers alighting at Airport Terminal 3 Station can connect immediately to the following RTA surface transit routes:
Transfer Fare Rule: When transferring from the metro to any of these connecting buses within 30 minutes, your journey continues under the single-journey fare tier rather than being billed as a separate trip.
Facilities, Lifts & Accessibility
- Luggage-friendly wide fare gates and step-free oversized luggage elevators
- Official RTA 24-hour Nol sales counter and automated top-up kiosks
- Flight information display screens located before departure gates
- Trolley bays directly adjoining the metro gate concourse
Visually impaired commuters can follow the bright yellow tactile ground paths running from outside the station exits through the ticketing gates directly to the train doors.
Fares, Timings & First/Last Trains
Operating hours follow standard network rules:
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time | Silver Fare (Within Zone / All Zones) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 05:00 AM | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | AED 3.00 / AED 7.50 |
| Friday | 05:00 AM | 01:00 AM (Next Day) | AED 3.00 / AED 7.50 |
| Saturday | 05:00 AM | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | AED 3.00 / AED 7.50 |
| Sunday (Late Start) | 08:00 AM | 12:00 AM (Midnight) | AED 3.00 / AED 7.50 |
Every fare, schedule, and rule in this guide is referenced against direct primary source documents published by Dubai transit authorities:
- RTA Dubai Metro Official Station Guide: Airport Terminal 3 Station— Verified with Dubai Airports & RTA DXB Operations. Standard baggage rule allows passengers up to 2 items of luggage (one large suitcase max 81x58x30cm, plus one hand luggage).
Frequently Asked Questions
What line is Airport Terminal 3 Station on?
Airport Terminal 3 Station (R14) is located on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro, inside Tariff Zone 1.
How do I transfer to buses from Airport Terminal 3 Station?
Connecting feeder bus routes include: Airport Feeder C01, 32C, SkyBus shuttles. Bus stops are situated directly outside the station exits.
Is Airport Terminal 3 Station accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Like all Dubai Metro stations, Airport Terminal 3 Station features step-free street-to-concourse and concourse-to-platform elevators, tactile paving paths, and wide automatic turnstiles.