Emirates issues travel advice ahead of peak Eid Al Adha travel period
Emirates has issued important travel advice ahead of a peak travel period for the airline.
Between Sunday June 1 and Monday June 9, it's expected to be busy for anyone flying with Dubai's biggest airline from DXB ahead of the Eid Al Adha holiday.
Thousands of people will be flying with Emirates to make the most of the extended break in Dubai.
In a statement on the Emirates website, travellers have been urged to plan ahead to avoid delays and to arrive early at Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3.
Travellers are asked to arrive up to three hours before their flight departs and to take note of their boarding times to make sure they reach the departure gate on time.
The peak travel period comes in the lead-up to the four-day long weekend for Eid Al Adha and lasts until a day after the official holiday ends.
Travel advisory statements come during the busiest travel periods at the world's busiest international airport.
Emirates online check-in boarding pass can help you save time at the DXB (Credit: Emirates)
Check-in desks in Dubai will be open 24 hours before any departing flights, and anyone flying with Emirates can even drop off their luggage a day before departure.
If you're travelling to the UAE then check-in will be open 12 hours before your flight, and bags can be dropped off early.
The airline has pointed out that passengers, except those travelling to the US, can check-in and drop off luggage at the brand's travel store at ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC up to four hours before flying.
If your journey starts in the northern Emirates, then you can also check-in for your flight at Ajman Central Bus Terminal from 24 hours up to four hours before your flight.
Passengers can also check in from home, office or hotel when staying in Dubai or Sharjah, agents will pick up any luggage at least 24 hours before a flight.
Check-in can also be completed online or via the Emirates app and you can pick up a digital boarding pass.
Checking in early ensures that you avoid long queues at the airport before making it through security and also means that you can travel more hassle-free.
Anyone flying with Emirates has been advised to clear passport control and security 90 minutes before their departure time and reach their gate no later than an hour before their flight if booked in premium economy or economy class.
If you're flying in first class or business class on these dates, then you should be at the gate 45 minutes before departure.
Boarding gates will close 20 minutes before departures, and anyone who arrives late won't be accepted for travel.
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