DXB and DWC are different airports, roughly 60 km apart according to Dubai Airports. A DXB-to-DWC itinerary is a ground transfer with entry and baggage steps, not a terminal change.
Where to start
Compare the three-letter codes on both flights before planning the connection. If both say DXB, check the concourse and terminal in live flight information. If one says DWC, plan a separate inter-airport ground journey.
Check the flight you actually have
Start with the operating carrier, flight number and travel date. A codeshare name by itself can’t tell you the terminal or whether your bag is checked through.
Terminal and transfer movement
Within DXB Terminal 3, Dubai Airports describes B and C gates as linked on foot and A gates by airport train. Dubai Airports gives a separate DXB–DWC route involving passport control, baggage, and ground transport. Don't apply a DXB terminal map to DWC.
| Detail | Source description |
|---|---|
| DXB concourses and DXB versus DWC | |
| Dxbt3 | B and C gates connected on foot; airport train reaches A gates |
| Dxbdwc | different airports, about 60 km apart per airport operator |
Times describe a vehicle segment or published frequency, not a full flight connection. Check current official information before following a stop or timetable.
Before you rely on this route
The inter-airport journey depends on traffic, entry permission, luggage, and your next check-in deadline. No safe connection time is estimated here.
- DWC transfers aren't interterminal rides.
- Use airline or official staff guidance for other terminal changes.
This guide can’t decide your entry eligibility, bag handling, gate assignment or a safe connection time. Check those details for your own flight.
Common questions
Is DWC another terminal at DXB?
No. DWC is a different airport from Dubai International (DXB).
Can I stay airside between DXB and DWC?
No airside terminal connection is described between separate airports. Check the entry and ground transport requirements for your itinerary.
Plan the next step
Use the connection finder for the researched route examples, or open the official airport links below for a fresh day-of-travel check.
Official sources and date
Source material was reviewed on 2026-10-31. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.