Dubai Airport Parking Fees: 2026 Guide (T1, T2 & T3)
Dubai International parking rates depend on the terminal and car park. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 have Premium and Economy options; Terminal 3 uses one published rate for all levels. Dubai Airports’ current tables do not offer a free first 30 minutes at Terminal 2.
DXB terminal parking fees
The following amounts are listed on Dubai Airports’ official parking page. Read the entrance tariff and payment screen for your exact visit, especially for durations falling between listed bands.
| Duration | T1 Premium A | T1 Economy B | T2 Premium A | T2 Economy B | T3 all levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | AED 5 | — | — | — | AED 5 |
| 15 minutes | AED 15 | — | — | — | AED 15 |
| 30 minutes | AED 30 | — | — | — | AED 30 |
| 1 hour | Within up-to-2-hour band | AED 25 | AED 30 | AED 15 | Within up-to-2-hour band |
| 2 hours | AED 40 | AED 30 | AED 40 | AED 20 | AED 40 |
| 3 hours | AED 55 | AED 35 | AED 55 | AED 25 | AED 55 |
| 4 hours | AED 65 | AED 45 | AED 65 | AED 30 | AED 65 |
| 1 day | AED 125 | AED 85 | AED 125 | AED 70 | AED 125 |
| Each additional day | AED 100 | AED 75 | AED 100 | AED 50 | AED 100 |
A dash means the official table does not list that separate short band; it does not mean free parking. The one-day and additional-day rows should not be treated as permission to interpolate every partial-day amount yourself.
Premium or Economy?
Choose the car park for your actual terminal. A cheaper lot at another terminal can add an inconvenient transfer, especially with luggage, children or reduced mobility.
| Car park | Published walk to terminal |
|---|---|
| T1 Premium A | 2–3 minutes |
| T1 Economy B | 7–9 minutes |
| T2 Premium A | 3–5 minutes |
| T2 Economy B | 10–12 minutes |
| T3 | 2–3 minutes |
Economy saves money at the same terminal but requires a longer walk. Allow extra time in hot weather and do not compare only the cheapest daily amount when choosing where to meet an arriving passenger.
How to pay
Dubai Airports instructs guests to scan the QR code on their parking ticket or use an automatic pay station before returning to the vehicle. Salik is also accepted: if there is sufficient balance and the parking remains unpaid, the fee can be deducted automatically on exit.
Keep the ticket and receipt, check the car-park name and make sure the intended payment completed. Do not pay twice without checking status. The current official page does not establish universal payment by nol at every DXB barrier.
Pick-up and drop-off planning
Check the arriving flight and agree on the terminal before driving. Use the designated drop-off/pick-up route and obey its signs; a parking tariff does not authorise waiting at a prohibited kerb. For a delayed arrival, a properly paid car park gives you somewhere to wait without repeatedly circling terminal roads.
For several days away, compare the actual parking total with taxi or public transport for both ends of the journey. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 have Metro stations, but station hours and terminal access still need to fit your flight.
Frequently asked questions
Is Terminal 2 free for 30 minutes?
The current official rate table does not provide that allowance.
Is Terminal 3 AED 20 for the first hour?
The official table now uses the short-duration bands shown above, including AED 40 up to two hours.
Which lot is cheapest for a day?
Of these published terminal options, T2 Economy lists AED 70. Use it only when its location suits your terminal and trip.
