Unstable weather across the UAE is expected to affect airport access and flight schedules.
Dubai: Passengers departing from Dubai this week are being advised to arrive well ahead of schedule, as flydubai warns that adverse weather could affect both airport access and flight operations.
The airline has advised travellers to arrive at Dubai International Airport at least four hours before departure, citing rain, low visibility, and potential road delays en route to the airport.
Passengers are also urged to check their flight status before leaving home and to travel only with confirmed bookings, as conditions may change throughout the day.
Rain and low visibility affect movement
Parts of the UAE are already experiencing rainfall and reduced visibility, with unstable weather expected to persist over the coming days.
The National Centre of Meteorology stated that the current conditions are driven by active cloud formations linked to atmospheric instability, bringing scattered showers, strong winds, and fluctuating visibility across the UAE.
Authorities have urged residents to follow official safety guidance and avoid relying on unverified information, warning that weather conditions may change rapidly.
Operations remain under watch
Flydubai has advised passengers to keep their contact details updated to receive notifications of any schedule changes, and to check baggage allowances and departure gates in advance.
Check-in counters will close 60 minutes before departure, with passengers encouraged to allow extra time for all airport procedures due to potential congestion.
The advisory highlights the wider impact on travel, with road conditions and reduced visibility expected to significantly affect how smoothly passengers reach the airport.
Rain expected to continue through the week
Forecasts indicate that rainfall will persist across northern, eastern, and coastal areas over the next few days, with some regions likely to experience heavier downpours accompanied by thunder, strong winds, and possible hail.
Weather activity may ease slightly toward the end of the week, though intermittent showers are expected to continue depending on cloud development, keeping conditions unpredictable for travellers planning departures from Dubai.
