Dubai airport fees: what you pay at DXB
Passengers leaving the UAE through Dubai airports pay a departure fee of AED 75 and a facilities fee of AED 50 from 31 March 2026, both collected by airlines in the ticket and passed to Dubai Airports. Children under two and on-duty crew are exempt. Transfer passengers leaving within 24 hours skip the departure fee but pay the facilities fee. A federal AED 5 passenger fee reported since 2013 was not confirmed.
Every charge at this airport
| Charge | Amount | Who pays | How it is paid | Set by | Collected by / goes to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Airports departure fee Exempt: children under two, on-duty crew, same-flight transit, transfer passengers flying out within 24 hours. 1 | AED 75 | Passengers departing the UAE from Dubai airports | Inside the ticket | Government of Dubai (Law No. 13 of 2022) | Airlines, for Dubai Airports Corporation | In force |
| Fee for using Dubai airports facilities Was AED 40 from 2024 and AED 45 from 31 March 2025. Exempt: children under two, on-duty crew, same-flight transit. 2 | AED 50 (from 31 March 2026) | All passengers departing Dubai airports, transit passengers included | Inside the ticket | Dubai Executive Council (Resolution No. 125 of 2023) | Airlines, for Dubai Airports Corporation | In force |
| UAE passenger security fee Press report from about 2012. Current status not confirmed. 3 | AED 5 | Passengers travelling through UAE airports | Inside the ticket | UAE federal government | Airlines | Unconfirmed |
Evidence summary: 3 linked sources; 2 charges confirmed in force; 1 unconfirmed. Suspended and proposed charges are not treated as payable now.
How to pay
- Both Dubai fees are added to the fare when the ticket is issued.
- Nothing is paid in cash at the airport.
What this page does not cover
This page does not cover visa fees and is not legal advice. Fees change: check the date above and your ticket receipt before you travel.
Common questions
How much is the departure tax at Dubai airport?
The Dubai Airports departure fee is AED 75, plus a facilities fee of AED 50 from 31 March 2026. Both are in the ticket.
Do transit passengers pay fees at Dubai?
Transfer passengers leaving within 24 hours are exempt from the AED 75 departure fee but pay the AED 50 facilities fee. Passengers staying on the same flight number pay neither.
Sources
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Law No. 13 of 2022 concerning the Dubai Airports Departure Fee
- Dubai Legislation Portal: Executive Council Resolution No. 125 of 2023 on the fee for using Dubai airports facilities
- Arabian Business: UAE air passengers to be charged new levy (about 2012, press)
Change log
- : Page published. Figures checked against the sources listed.