Can I Fly With This?
DXB
Dubai International
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · GCAA
87M passengers / year
Region: Asia (ICAO / IATA baseline)
💧 Liquids & scanner status
100 ml liquids rule strictly enforced. CT scanners deployed at some lanes but liquid limit unchanged.
⚠️ Airport-specific things to know
- CBD products are illegal regardless of origin country — even prescription CBD oils have led to arrests.
- Some over-the-counter medications (codeine, tramadol, certain cold-flu blends) require a doctor's letter on arrival.
- Powerbanks must be in carry-on — strictly enforced; cabin crew may ask to see them at boarding.
- Israeli passport holders can now transit (rule change 2020) but visa-on-arrival depends on the latest UAE-Israel agreements.
✈️ Major airlines using DXB
🌍 Country guide
See our full guide for flying to United Arab Emirates — banned items, customs allowances, visa basics: /country/uae →
⚠️ Airport rules vary by terminal, time of day, and current security level. This page summarises common guidance — always confirm with your airline and the airport's official site (linked below) before flying.