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Next stations from Airport Terminal 3
Airport Terminal 3 station at a glance
| Line | Red Line |
|---|---|
| Position | station 3 of 29 on the Red Line main route |
| Fare zone | Zone 5 |
| Station type | Elevated |
| Platforms | 1 island platform |
| Opened | 9 September 2009 |
| Area | Dubai International Airport |
| Arabic name | المطار - مبنى رقم 3 |
Airport Terminal 3 first and last train
These are the first and last departures from Airport Terminal 3 in each direction, from RTA's official station timetable. The last train from a station is often well before midnight, especially towards the far end of the line.
| Direction | Mon–Thu | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| towards Centrepoint | 5:08 am12:02 am | 5:08 am1:02 am | 5:08 am12:02 am | 8:21 am12:01 am |
| towards Expo 2020 | 5:08 am10:52 pm | 5:08 am11:56 pm | 5:08 am10:52 pm | 8:07 am10:55 pm |
| towards Life Pharmacy | 5:05 am10:56 pm | 5:05 am11:52 pm | 5:05 am10:56 pm | 8:03 am10:51 pm |
Top: first train. Bottom (bold): last train from Airport Terminal 3. The highlighted column is today in Dubai. Source: RTA Dubai Metro station timetable; times follow station clocks and change on holidays and special events.
Holiday changes and peak frequencies are on the Dubai Metro timings page.
What is near Airport Terminal 3 station
- Dubai International Airport Terminal 3
- Emirates Concourses A and B
- Dubai Duty Free
Exits and entrances
| Station exit | Exit for leaving the station (landside) |
|---|---|
| Airport link | Connection into Terminal 3 |
From the station layout described on Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org). Exit numbers are signposted in the station; follow the signs to the street or landmark you need.
Closest other metro stations
- Emirates (Red Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- Airport Terminal 1 (Red Line), 0.8 km in a straight line
- Al Garhoud (Red Line), 2.0 km in a straight line
- City Centre Deira (Red Line), 3.1 km in a straight line
Connections at Airport Terminal 3
RTA buses at Airport Terminal 3
Routes from the station reference list (source), updated with RTA route changes announced up to 2026. Bus routes change often: confirm the stop and timetable in the S'hail app before travelling.
Fares from Airport Terminal 3
Dubai Metro fares depend on how many fare zones you cross, not on the number of stops. These are estimates from Airport Terminal 3 to popular stations, using the official zone fares.
| To | Stops | Changes | Silver / Blue | Gold | Red Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall | 12 | 0 | AED 5 | AED 10 | AED 6 |
| Mall of the Emirates | 16 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Sobha Realty | 20 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
| Union | 5 | 0 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Gold Souq | 7 | 1 | AED 3 | AED 6 | AED 4 |
| Expo 2020 | 28 | 0 | AED 7.50 | AED 15 | AED 8.50 |
Estimates; the fare charged at the exit gate is final. See tickets and fares for nol card prices and day passes.
Plan a journey from Airport Terminal 3
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Frequently asked questions
Which metro line is Airport Terminal 3 station on?
Airport Terminal 3 is on the Red Line. It is station 3 of 29 on the Red Line main route.
What time is the last metro from Airport Terminal 3?
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, the last trains leave Airport Terminal 3 at 12:02 am towards Centrepoint, 10:52 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:56 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Friday night: 1:02 am towards Centrepoint, 11:56 pm towards Expo 2020, 11:52 pm towards Life Pharmacy. On Sunday: 12:01 am towards Centrepoint, 10:55 pm towards Expo 2020, 10:51 pm towards Life Pharmacy.
What time does the first metro leave Airport Terminal 3?
From Monday to Saturday the first train leaves Airport Terminal 3 between 5:05 am and 5:08 am depending on direction. On Sunday the metro starts later: the first train is at 8:03 am or later.
What fare zone is Airport Terminal 3 metro station in?
Airport Terminal 3 is in Zone 5. A trip inside one zone costs AED 3 with a Silver nol card, two adjacent zones AED 5 and more than two zones AED 7.50.
What is near Airport Terminal 3 metro station?
Places near Airport Terminal 3 include Dubai International Airport Terminal 3, Emirates Concourses A and B, Dubai Duty Free. The closest other metro stations are Emirates (0.8 km), Airport Terminal 1 (0.8 km), Al Garhoud (2.0 km).
How do I get from Airport Terminal 3 to Burj Khalifa?
Take the metro to Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station: 12 stops, no change. Estimated Silver fare AED 5.
Other stations on the Red Line
Reviewed 1 October 2026.