From Asia to Africa: Over 40 airlines link the world via Dubai International Airport
Major regional carriers support frequent Gulf-to-Dubai flight operations daily
DUBAI – The Dubai International Airport continues to operate as one of the world’s busiest global transit hubs, with more than 40 airlines currently serving routes across multiple continents.
Alongside major home carriers such as Emirates and flydubai, the airport’s network spans South Asia, Central Asia, Eurasia, Africa, the Levant and the Gulf, offering extensive connectivity for international travellers.
Here are 40+ airlines currently operating through @DXB ️✈️
— DXB (@DXB) May 23, 2026
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The growing list of partner airlines strengthens Dubai’s position as a key interchange for long-haul and regional travel, linking passengers to destinations across the world.
South Asia
Travellers flying between Dubai and South Asia benefit from one of the most densely connected regional networks at DXB, with multiple daily departures and arrivals.
- Air India
- Air India Express
- IndiGo
- SpiceJet
- Air Sial
- Airblue
- Fly Jinnah
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- US-Bangla Airlines
- FitsAir
- SriLankan Airlines
- Himalaya Airlines
- Nepal Airlines
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
- Kam Air
Central Asia & Eurasia
This corridor connects Dubai with fast-growing travel markets and strategic transit points between Europe and Asia.
- Somon Air
- Centrum Air
- Uzbekistan Airways
- Pegasus Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines
Africa, Levant and wider Middle East
Dubai International Airport maintains strong links across Africa and the Levant, supporting both tourism and labour travel routes.
- Berniq Airways
- Fly Oya
- Daallo Airlines
- EgyptAir
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Cyprus Airways
- Fly Cham
- SyrianAir
- Iraqi Airways
- Middle East Airlines
- Royal Jordanian
Gulf
The Gulf remains one of the most active aviation corridors at DXB, with frequent short-haul and regional flights.
- Flyadeal
- Flynas
- Saudia
- Gulf Air
- Jazeera Airways
- Kuwait Airways
- Oman Air
- Qatar Airways