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Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station (R13) – Red Line

Airport Terminal 3 is an underground station connected directly to DXB Terminal 3, the dedicated Emirates terminal. It is the fastest way to reach Downtown Dubai, Deira or Dubai Marina after landing.

Station codeR13
LineRed Line
Fare zoneZone 5
StructureUnderground
Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station (R13) on the Dubai Metro Red Line

What's Near Airport Terminal 3 Station

Fares from Airport Terminal 3

Journeys from Airport Terminal 3 cost AED 3 within its zone, AED 5 to an adjacent zone, and AED 7.50 for longer journeys with a Nol Silver card. Gold Class is double; the daily cap is AED 14 in standard class. Get the exact price for your trip with the Dubai Metro fare calculator.

Timings

Trains serve Airport Terminal 3 throughout standard metro hours: Mon–Thu & Sat 5:00 am–12:00 am, Fri until 1:00 am, Sun from 8:00 am. Peak-hour frequency is every 3–5 minutes. To see where Airport Terminal 3 sits on the network, open the full Dubai Metro map.

Facilities

Like all Dubai Metro stations, Airport Terminal 3 is fully air-conditioned with ticket machines, a ticket office, gates supporting Nol cards, lifts and escalators, tactile guidance paths and accessible boarding. Feeder buses and taxis serve the station entrances.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which line is Airport Terminal 3 metro station on?

Airport Terminal 3 (station code R13) is on the Dubai Metro Red Line.

Which fare zone is Airport Terminal 3 station in?

Airport Terminal 3 is in RTA fare zone 5. A journey within the zone costs AED 3 with a Nol Silver card; crossing to an adjacent zone costs AED 5, and longer trips AED 7.50.

What is near Airport Terminal 3 metro station?

Key places near Airport Terminal 3 include: DXB Terminal 3 (Emirates flights); Arrivals and Departures halls (direct link); Airport hotels.

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Written by Shaz — Dubai-based SEO expert and blogger. Content compiled from official RTA and Etihad Rail announcements and public sources. Last updated: October 2026.