Dubai International Airport (DXB) scores 8.4/10 (Excellent)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (8.0),
passenger experience (8.2), and facilities (8.9).
Lounge quality rates 9.2/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Dubai International (DXB) is Emirates' hub, rated 8.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.2/10. Terminal 3 is Emirates-only with world-class First and Business lounges. Ideal for Europe-Asia-Africa connections. Can be crowded at peak hours — allow 90+ minutes for connections. Not to be confused with Dubai World Central (DWC).
FlightLogic Score8.4Excellent
On-time8.0Departure reliability
Experience8.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities8.9Food, shops, seating
Lounges9.2Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
8.0
Passenger Experience
8.2
Facilities & Comfort
8.9
Lounge score9.2/10
Highlights
Terminal 3 is Emirates' exclusive terminal — the world's largest airline terminal building by floor area
Emirates First and Business Class lounges with a la carte dining, spa, and Moët & Chandon bar
Dedicated A380 gates with double-decker boarding bridges — DXB handles more A380 movements than any airport
Dubai scores 8.4/10 on FlightLogic with lounge score 9.2/10; 87M+ passengers annually
Overview
Emirates' mega-hub with A380 gates, extensive lounges, and 24/7 operations.
Terminal 3 and Emirates lounges
Terminal 3 is used exclusively by Emirates and flydubai, featuring dedicated A380 gates with double-decker boarding bridges. The Emirates Business Class lounge spans the entire concourse length with buffet dining, a la carte options, spa treatments, and a Moët & Chandon champagne bar.
Emirates First Class lounge includes a la carte dining by Moët, private seating, and spa services. First Class passengers on partner airlines do not access Emirates lounges unless holding eligible status.
Connecting at Dubai
DXB is one of the world's busiest international hubs with 87M+ passengers annually. Connections are generally efficient within Terminal 3 for Emirates-only itineraries, but the airport can feel crowded during midnight bank departure peaks.
Compare DXB against DOH (Hamad) and AUH (Abu Dhabi) for Gulf hub routing — Emirates has the largest network; Qatar offers better business class product; Etihad is smaller but premium-focused.
1 main terminal (4 modules A–D) · 32M+ passengers/year
7.3/ 10
How good is Palma de Mallorca Airport?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) scores 7.3/10 (Very Good)
on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.0),
passenger experience (7.2), and facilities (7.6).
Lounge quality rates 7.0/10. See full airport guide →
In short
Palma PMI scores 7.3/10 — the Balearics hub and among the UK's busiest Spain routes. Jet2 and TUI dominate package traffic. UK visitors complete EU Entry/Exit System biometrics on arrival and departure, so pad summer timings. See /guides/eu-ees-border-checks-uk-travellers/, /guides/best-airlines-uk-spain and /guides/palma-airport-lounge-guide.
FlightLogic Score7.3Very Good
On-time7.0Departure reliability
Experience7.2Staff, queues, cleanliness
Facilities7.6Food, shops, seating
Lounges7.0Lounge quality
Rating basisEditorialFlightLogic methodology
Score breakdown
Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.
On-Time Performance
7.0
Passenger Experience
7.2
Facilities & Comfort
7.6
Lounge score7.0/10
Highlights
UK's busiest Spain leisure airport in peak summer — Mallorca, Menorca ferry connections, and Ibiza transfers
Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, BA, and Virgin Atlantic (seasonal) from 20+ UK airports
EES biometric checks for UK passports — leave extra landside time in peak months
Extreme peak-season congestion — arrive 2+ hours before departure; UK261 on UK-return legs
Priority Pass at Sala VIP lounges — pre-book essential July–August
Overview
The Balearics' primary airport — Europe's busiest leisure hub in summer with dense Jet2, TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, and BA schedules from across the UK. UK visitors now clear Schengen EES biometrics here.
UK leisure traffic
Palma handles more UK passengers than almost any other single Spanish airport in July–August. Jet2 and TUI package holidays land here alongside low-cost scheduled carriers.
For Ibiza, allow ferry or connecting flight time from PMI — do not assume same-airport transfers.
EES biometric border checks
Since October 2025, UK passport holders normally complete Entry/Exit System biometrics when arriving in and leaving the Schengen area. At a high-volume leisure gateway like PMI, that means more landside time than pre-Brexit stamp-and-go — especially when several inbound banks arrive together.
Use FlightLogic’s buffer checklist at /guides/eu-ees-border-checks-uk-travellers/. Do not confuse EES with ETIAS — the online authorisation is still not open to apply.
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