Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC) Transfer
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Overview
How do you get from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)? The three options are an airport taxi, public transport and a private transfer, and for most travellers the private transfer wins on price, comfort and time. Haqqi Tours' Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer gives you a driver at the arrivals exit, a clean vehicle with room for your luggage, and a fixed cost confirmed on WhatsApp in advance. The distance is about 65 km and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Al Maktoum International Airport is at Dubai South near Jebel Ali, in the far south-west of Dubai, about 65 km from Dubai International Airport.
Highlights
- Private Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer - your own vehicle, no sharing, no stops
- Fixed transfer price agreed on WhatsApp before you fly - no taxi meter, no surprises
- About 65 km, around 1 hour 20 minutes from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) via the D68 and E311, door to door
- Arrive rested for Compact passenger terminal and Dubai South development
- Flight tracking or a fixed pickup time, with up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports)
- Meet and greet at arrivals with a name board, or at the airport's set meeting point
- Sedan, Minivan, Sprinter - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller vans, all with air conditioning
- A WhatsApp desk in Arabic and English that answers day and night - tell us the driver language you prefer
- Child seats and extra luggage space on request
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Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer: the easiest way to get there
The best way to get from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depends on what you are carrying and who you are travelling with, but for almost everyone arriving with luggage, family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the answer. Haqqi Tours' Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) airport transfer is met at arrivals, priced in advance and driven by someone who does this route every week.
This page covers everything travellers ask about the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) route: how far it is and how long it takes, whether an airport taxi, public transport or a private transfer is the better choice, what Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is like, what to see there and where to stay, where you meet your driver at Dubai Airport, which vehicles we use and how the booking works.
How far is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) from Dubai Airport?
The distance from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is about 65 km by road, and the transfer usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. Allow a little extra at peak hours; outside them the drive is relaxed and direct. Because the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer price is fixed in advance, a slow drive never costs you more, which is the first difference from an airport taxi on the meter.
The fastest road route runs via the D68 and E311, and your driver adjusts it on the day for traffic and roadworks.
From Dubai International the route runs south-west on the E311 (Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road) or E11, then turns inland on the E611 or local roads to Dubai South.
For planning, count on 1 hour 20 minutes plus the time to collect your luggage and clear passport control at Dubai Airport; up to 60 minutes of waiting (90 at some airports) is included.
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai International (DXB) has three terminals - Emirates uses Terminal 3 - about 15 km from Downtown, 10 minutes from Deira and about 35 km from the Marina.
A little knowledge of Dubai Airport makes the arrival calmer. Note which terminal or hall your flight uses, keep your phone charged for the WhatsApp thread, and expect the driver to be exactly where the confirmation said - by the arrivals exit with a name board, or at the airport's designated meeting point. From there it is a short walk to the car and the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) drive begins.
Searches for "DXB to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)" or "DXB airport transfer" land here for a reason: DXB is the airport code for Dubai Airport, and this is the private-car service that connects it with Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) at a glance
Service: private transfer, your own vehicle from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), door to door. Route: about 65 km, around 1 hour 20 minutes depending on traffic. Vehicles: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers) - Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned, with room for luggage. Price: fixed for the whole vehicle and agreed on WhatsApp before you travel, tolls and waiting included, nothing to pay the driver on the day. Meeting: at Dubai Airport, at the point named in your confirmation, with flight tracking so a delay moves the pickup. Booking: the form on this page or a WhatsApp message; confirmation in writing within minutes, in Arabic or English.
Taxi or private transfer from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
An airport taxi from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) means finding the official rank, waiting your turn, and paying whatever the meter shows at the end - more at night, more in traffic, and sometimes more if the driver takes the long way. A private transfer from Haqqi Tours replaces all of that with one agreed price for the whole car, confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you fly.
For one traveller with a small bag, a taxi or public transport can be a fair choice. For two or more people, a family with children, or anyone with real luggage, a private transfer is normally the cheapest way to get from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) per person - and by far the easiest. Public transport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) involves changes, tickets and stairs; a private car goes to the hotel door.
There is also the question of trust. Our drivers know the hotels of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), work on a fixed price, and never take a detour or add a "special fare" at the end. Your booking is confirmed by a real person on a WhatsApp desk that works in Arabic and English, and that same desk is reachable throughout your trip.
Public transport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): is there a bus, train or metro?
Public transport from Dubai Airport runs mainly into Dubai itself: the Dubai Metro Red Line runs from DXB Terminals 1 and 3 through Downtown to the Marina and Expo, and it is genuinely useful for a light traveller; with family luggage, or for a villa or hotel off the line, a car door to door is faster and cooler. Reaching Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) from there means a further connection with your luggage, which is where a door-to-door car saves the most time and effort.
If you are weighing the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) options, think about the last kilometre. Trains and buses stop at stations; hotels are somewhere else. With a private transfer the driver takes the route that ends at your door, helps with the bags, and the price agreed on WhatsApp does not change if the trains are on strike or the road is slow.
About Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Al Maktoum International Airport is at Dubai South near Jebel Ali, in the far south-west of Dubai, about 65 km from Dubai International Airport. Al Maktoum International, also known as Dubai World Central, is Dubai's second airport, set in open desert within the Dubai South development between Jebel Ali and the Abu Dhabi border. It currently handles cargo, some passenger airlines and private aviation, and is being expanded to become Dubai's main airport in the future. The passenger terminal is compact and usually quieter than Dubai International. Nearby are Expo City Dubai and the Jebel Ali area, and Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah are closer to DWC than to DXB.
Things to do in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Once you have checked in, Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is worth exploring: Compact passenger terminal, Dubai South development, Close to Expo City Dubai and Access from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. Your driver can point some of them out on the way in, and the WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out if you want to see more.
Dubai itself is within reach for a day: Dubai Frame, Global Village in season and a desert safari at sunset - the same WhatsApp desk arranges the car there and back.
Where to stay in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Where visitors stay in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC): Dubai South, Expo City area, Jebel Ali beach resorts and Dubai Marina. Our Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer goes to any hotel, apartment or private address there - send the hotel name and, if you have it, a map pin on WhatsApp, and the driver goes straight to the right door.
Double-check that your flight really departs from DWC, as most Dubai flights use DXB; the two airports are far apart.
Meeting your driver at Dubai Airport
Where you meet your driver depends on Dubai Airport: a set meeting point inside arrivals, a designated exit, or a name board held just after customs. Rather than guess, we send the exact instructions with your WhatsApp confirmation - the meeting place, the driver's name and number, and what to do if you cannot see them. If you choose flight tracking, your driver is at arrivals the minute you land.
Up to 60 minutes of waiting is included (90 minutes at some airports), and if you are delayed at baggage or passport control a quick WhatsApp message keeps your driver informed. On the way back, the driver collects you from the hotel at an agreed time with enough margin for your flight from Dubai Airport.
Our vehicles for the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer
For this route we offer Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, all recent, air-conditioned and cleaned between journeys, with proper luggage space rather than a crowded boot. Choose the vehicle by how many of you are travelling and how much luggage you bring; the desk will tell you if a larger vehicle would be more comfortable.
Families get child seats on request, and groups with a lot of luggage are matched to a vehicle with room to spare. Tell us on WhatsApp what you are bringing and we take care of the rest.
The vehicle is chosen before the confirmation, not at the kerb, so there is no surprise at the door of Dubai Airport: what we agreed on WhatsApp is what is waiting, and if your luggage looks like it needs a bigger vehicle we say so before you pay.
Who books the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer
Families are our most frequent guests on this route: a private car means the children are strapped into proper seats, the pushchair goes in the back, and nobody is counting change for tickets. Groups of friends and extended families take the Sprinter or a minivan so the whole party travels together from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on one fixed price. Older travellers book it for the door-to-door help with the bags, and couples for a calm start to the trip instead of a taxi queue.
The transfer is the first thing most guests book with us and rarely the last; day trips from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and the ride back to Dubai Airport are arranged in the same conversation.
How to book your Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer
To book the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer, send us your flight details, your date, how many are travelling and where you are staying in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) - through the form here or straight on WhatsApp. We confirm the fixed price and the meeting arrangement in writing within minutes, and the same chat stays open for any change of plan before or during your trip.
Changes and cancellations are handled through the same WhatsApp conversation. Because the terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the request is made, our team will explain exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment, never as a surprise afterwards.
Good to know before you land at Dubai Airport
DXB and DWC are 60 km apart - check your ticket - and tell us which terminal you land at, since Terminal 1, 2 and 3 have different exits.
Keep your phone charged and roaming or Wi-Fi on for the WhatsApp thread; the driver's number is in your confirmation and a message on landing at Dubai Airport is the quickest way to say you are through.
If you are two households or a group, say how many bags as well as how many people; luggage decides the vehicle more often than passengers do.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Dubai Airport: the return transfer
Heading back to Dubai Airport at the end of the stay is just as easy - tell us the flight time and the hotel, and a driver is at the door with time to spare. Many travellers also use the desk for a day trip or an onward transfer from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC); everything is arranged in the same WhatsApp chat.
The Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Dubai Airport leg is the same fixed price, and the driver drops the bags at the right departures entrance so you are not hunting for the terminal yourself.
More transfers from Dubai Airport
The same fixed-price private service runs from Dubai Airport to other places nearby. If your plans include more than one stop, or friends are staying elsewhere, these are the routes travellers most often combine with Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC):
- Dubai Airport to Jebel Ali transfer
- Dubai Airport to Legoland Dubai transfer
- Dubai Airport to Lapita Hotel transfer
- Dubai Airport to JA Palm Tree Court transfer
- Dubai Airport to Dubai Cruise Terminal transfer
- Dubai Airport to Global Village transfer
Why travellers choose Haqqi Tours for Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfers
We run airport transfers in dozens of cities, and the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) route follows the same simple promise as every other: one fixed price for the whole vehicle, agreed in writing; a driver who tracks your flight and meets you at arrivals; a vehicle matched to your group and your luggage; and a desk that answers. It is the way we would want to arrive ourselves.
Pickup options and waiting time
When you book on WhatsApp, you choose one of two pickup options for your arrival:
- Flight tracking: your driver is at arrivals the minute your flight lands and waits for up to 60 minutes. If your flight lands at 2:00 pm, the driver is there at 2:00 pm.
- Fixed time (no tracking): your driver arrives at a time you choose and waits for up to 60 minutes from that time. Send us your flight number and we check its real landing times over the past 10 days to recommend the best pickup time.
At most airports the included waiting time is 60 minutes; at some it is 90 minutes. We confirm the exact waiting time for your airport when you book with us on WhatsApp. After that, the driver cannot wait longer: the fixed price is based on one hour of airport parking and the driver's time, and with more than 30 transfers a day, every booking is scheduled back to back.
With flight tracking, normal delays are covered. If your flight is delayed by more than 5 hours, we cannot guarantee a new pickup at the last minute, because the new arrival time is uncertain and other transfers are already scheduled. Message us as soon as the delay is announced: we always do our best to rearrange, but it depends on the number of bookings that day. With a fixed-time pickup, the time slot is reserved for you and cannot be changed on the day, even if your flight is delayed or something unexpected happens.
Two hours before your flight lands, we send you your driver's name and phone number on WhatsApp. If you are still in the air, the message will be waiting for you as soon as you switch on your phone. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Arrivals with luggage — a private car from the door to the door
- Late-night and early-morning flights — booked ahead at a fixed price
- First-time visitors who do not know the city
Think twice if
- You travel alone on a tight budget and are happy with public transport
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Where do I meet my driver at Dubai Airport?
Your WhatsApp confirmation tells you. Airports differ - Dubai Airport may use an indoor meeting point, a set exit or a name board just past customs - so rather than a general rule we send the exact spot for your flight, with the driver's name and number. Walk out, look where the message says, and your driver is there.
How far is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) from Dubai Airport, and how long does the transfer take?
About 65 km by road, which usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes. Traffic at rush hour or on holiday weekends can add a little; the price of your Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer is fixed in advance, so a slower drive never costs more.
What is Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) like?
Al Maktoum International Airport is at Dubai South near Jebel Ali, in the far south-west of Dubai, about 65 km from Dubai International Airport. Al Maktoum International, also known as Dubai World Central, is Dubai's second airport, set in open desert within the Dubai South development between Jebel Ali and the Abu Dhabi border. It currently handles cargo, some passenger airlines and private aviation, and is being expanded to become Dubai's main airport in the future. The passenger terminal is compact and usually quieter than Dubai International. Nearby are Expo City Dubai and the Jebel Ali area, and Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah are closer to DWC than to DXB.
Where do visitors stay in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
The usual choices: Dubai South, Expo City area, Jebel Ali beach resorts and Dubai Marina. Our transfer goes to any hotel or address there at the same fixed price for the vehicle - just send the hotel name on WhatsApp.
What is there to do in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
The highlights are Compact passenger terminal, Dubai South development, Close to Expo City Dubai and Access from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. The WhatsApp desk can arrange a car for a day out once you have settled in.
Anything I should know about arriving in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
Double-check that your flight really departs from DWC, as most Dubai flights use DXB; the two airports are far apart.
Which road does the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer take?
Usually the fastest route via the D68 and E311, about 65 km and around 1 hour 20 minutes in normal traffic. The driver checks traffic and roadworks on the day and takes whichever way is quickest; the price stays the same.
Is a private transfer cheaper than an airport taxi from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
For two or more people, or anyone with luggage, it usually is - and it is always more predictable. A taxi fare depends on the meter, the hour and the route; our Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer is one fixed price for the whole vehicle, confirmed on WhatsApp before you fly. You will see the exact figure for your group in the booking form on this page.
What is the best way to get from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
With luggage, a family or after a long flight, a pre-booked private transfer is the easiest and most comfortable way: door to door, no queue, no changes. Public transport can work for a solo traveller with a small bag, but it means tickets, transfers and stairs; an airport taxi means the meter. A private car takes you straight to your hotel in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Is there a bus, train or metro from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
The Dubai Metro Red Line runs from DXB Terminals 1 and 3 through Downtown to the Marina and Expo, and it is genuinely useful for a light traveller; with family luggage, or for a villa or hotel off the line, a car door to door is faster and cooler. For most visitors the private transfer is simpler: it starts at the arrivals door and ends at the hotel, and the fixed price covers the whole vehicle.
What happens if my flight to Dubai Airport is delayed?
With flight tracking, your driver follows your real landing time and waits up to 60 minutes after you land (90 at some airports). If the delay is more than 5 hours, message us on WhatsApp as soon as it is announced: we always do our best to rearrange the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) pickup, but a last-minute change cannot be promised, as it depends on the bookings that day.
Do you meet late-night and early-morning flights?
Yes. The Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer runs around the clock, and our WhatsApp desk is answered day and night. Tell us the flight number and we plan the pickup for the real arrival time, whatever the hour.
Which vehicle will I get for the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer?
You choose when you book: Sedan (1–3 passengers), Minivan (1–7 passengers) and Sprinter (8–13 passengers). The vans are Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit and Peugeot Traveller models, air-conditioned and with proper luggage space. If you are unsure, tell us how many passengers and bags you have and we recommend the right one.
Is the transfer private, or shared with other passengers?
Yours alone. No other passengers, no pickup of strangers on the way, no waiting for a shuttle to fill - the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer is one vehicle for your group at one fixed price.
Can you provide child seats?
Yes - say the ages of the children when you book and the driver brings the right child seats or boosters at no extra charge. Please mention it in the WhatsApp conversation so the correct vehicle is sent.
Are tolls, parking and waiting time included in the price?
Yes. The fixed price for the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer covers the vehicle, the driver, fuel, road tolls, airport parking and up to 60 minutes of waiting after your flight lands (90 at some airports). There is nothing to pay the driver on the day unless you have added something to the booking.
Can we stop on the way from Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)?
Usually, yes - a short stop for a shop, a sim card or a photo is no problem if you mention it when booking, and a longer stop or a sightseeing detour is quoted as part of the same transfer. Tell the desk what you have in mind and they confirm it in writing.
How far in advance should I book the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer?
As soon as you have your flight - it takes a minute on WhatsApp and secures the vehicle you want. Same-day and next-day bookings are often possible too; message the desk with the flight number and they will tell you at once whether a car is available.
How do I book the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) transfer?
On WhatsApp or through the booking form here. Give the flight number, the date, the number of passengers and bags, and where you are staying in Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC); the desk replies with a confirmation you can keep, and the same chat handles anything that changes later.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes, through the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on conditions such as how close to the pickup time the change is requested, so our team explains exactly what applies to your booking when you ask - always before any payment.
Which language does the driver speak?
It depends on the country, the city and the time of your transfer, so we do not promise a particular language for the driver on the Dubai Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) route. Tell us on WhatsApp which language you would prefer and we do our best to match it. The WhatsApp desk that confirms your booking and stays with you during the trip always works in Arabic and English, at any hour.
Can I book the return trip from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Dubai Airport as well?
Yes - the Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Dubai Airport transfer is booked the same way, in the same WhatsApp conversation, and the driver collects you from the hotel door at the agreed time. If the return flight changes during your stay, one message moves the pickup.
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