Dubai misconnect discussion
#1
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Dubai misconnect discussion
Interested in hearing some thoughts on what is a safe minimum connection time in DXB. I've got a flight back to SYD from Europe next week and the connection is 1h30.
Ive been through DXB over a dozen times, but this is by far the shortest, and I think the first leg will be a Tarmac disembark, followed by the bus to the terminal, then the Airtrain to the B gates. Oh and security screening too.
This sounds like it might get tight, particularly if there are air traffic delays. The connection is to EK414 - this is the one that scrapes into Sydney just before curfew so I don't imagine they'll hold it for late connections.
Is this cutting it fine?
Ive been through DXB over a dozen times, but this is by far the shortest, and I think the first leg will be a Tarmac disembark, followed by the bus to the terminal, then the Airtrain to the B gates. Oh and security screening too.
This sounds like it might get tight, particularly if there are air traffic delays. The connection is to EK414 - this is the one that scrapes into Sydney just before curfew so I don't imagine they'll hold it for late connections.
Is this cutting it fine?
#2
Join Date: Oct 2015
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1. Can't predict whether you'll arrive at a remote stand. This is decided based on the aircraft's next flight more than where it's coming from.
2. If you arrive at a remote stand and depending on which it is you'll most likely arrive at the security between B/C concourses, so no train.
3. Security is never really that long, even when it's super busy it's <15 minutes for sure.
I think 1h30m is plenty, the biggest risk is an inbound delay.
2. If you arrive at a remote stand and depending on which it is you'll most likely arrive at the security between B/C concourses, so no train.
3. Security is never really that long, even when it's super busy it's <15 minutes for sure.
I think 1h30m is plenty, the biggest risk is an inbound delay.
#3
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Last time I came through DXB was on my way back from Hong Kong last November. The queue to get through security was awful and it took over 45 minutes to clear. It was not helped that only two of the alleged 'fast track' security points were manned.
If you only have 90mins connection time, dont plan on doing any duty free shopping
If you only have 90mins connection time, dont plan on doing any duty free shopping
#4
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#5
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I've done it with less than an hour (late arrival due to off loading drynk passenger in SGN) and managed food and a shower in the lounge. Hour and a half is plenty unless you are late in.
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You can also book this package from Marhaba Service to be on the safe side (they push you trough transit)
edit: http://m.marhabaservices.com/airport-meet-greet-services/transfer
edit: http://m.marhabaservices.com/airport-meet-greet-services/transfer
Last edited by kuroko; Feb 7, 2016 at 11:03 am
#10
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By the way - while waiting at the gate in HKT for the delayed flight we were upgraded from Economy to Business for the HKT-DXB leg. I am a lowly EK silver and my wife has no status at all. We had seats at the very back of the plane though (47JK in a 77W), so maybe they upgraded us to Business so that we would be out of the plane quicker?
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By the way - while waiting at the gate in HKT for the delayed flight we were upgraded from Economy to Business for the HKT-DXB leg. I am a lowly EK silver and my wife has no status at all. We had seats at the very back of the plane though (47JK in a 77W), so maybe they upgraded us to Business so that we would be out of the plane quicker?
#12
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Well, they upgraded quite a few people, and nevertheless not all seats in J were occupied. Not sure though whether the others were also originally seated at the very back of the plane and/or they also had connections to catch.