Passengers physically checking in at the airport from January 2-3 are requested to check in no later than 3 hours prior to departure, regardless of class of travel, according to the latest advisory of Emirates airline.
Travellers who present themselves less than 60 minutes prior to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted for travel.
Those who opt to check-in online are reminded to visit the Emirates check-in counters at the airport to collect their boarding pass and to verify travel documents required for each destination country.
This, as the airline expects yet another busy period. A high volume of travellers will be making their way to Emirates’ dedicated Terminal 3 facilities on January 2-3 2021, to depart Dubai, in addition to a rush of inbound traffic into the city. Across both days, over 70,000 passengers will be departing and arriving on Emirates flights.
Customers are reminded to check the latest travel requirements to their booked destination, and to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure. Passengers are encouraged to build in extra time in their journey to avoid delays with expected traffic congestion coming into Terminal 3.
Passengers arriving back to Dubai should check the specific entry testing requirements from the country they are coming from.
Passengers can also utilise Emirates’ biometric path for a contactless journey from specific check-in desks in Terminal 3 to boarding gates, with less document checks and less queuing. Immigration formalities have also been streamlined with biometrics and facial recognition activated at both the smart gates and tunnel.
After checking in, passengers are also advised to make sure they get to their boarding gate on time. Gates open 90 minutes before departure, boarding starts 45 minutes before each flight and gates close 20 minutes before departure. If passengers report late Emirates will not be able to accept them for travel. Check-in and gate closure timings will be strictly followed to ensure flights depart on schedule.
Emirates expects another busy travel period from 2-3 January 2021. Customers departing from Terminal 3 @DXB are urged to arrive at least 3 hours before their departure. https://t.co/soHzLZ7Qnu pic.twitter.com/p4mJDgIklt
— Emirates Airline (@emirates) December 30, 2020
