Air travellers scheduled to fly out on Thursday are being advised to factor in extra time to head to the Dubai International Airport and to use the Dubai Metro, where possible.
This is to avoid delays caused due to the adverse weather forecast for Thursday, Dubai International Airport (DXB) said in its advisory.
⚠️Heads up! We’re expecting rainy weather 🌧️
✈️Be sure to check your flight status with your airline.
⌚️Allow for extra time to arrive at #DXB.
🚄Use the Dubai Metro where possible – now open till 5AM this Friday.
🚗Map your route using smart apps for real-time traffic updates.— DXB (@DXB) May 1, 2024
Emirates Airline also urged passengers to double-check the latest flight status for any changes due to the weather conditions.