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OMDB — Dubai International Airport

United Arab EmiratesDubai

Dubai International Airport (OMDB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an inbound empty-leg hub with 1,666 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $129,600.

1666 live empty legs involving OMDB

Code
OMDB
Traffic
9.0/10
Runways
2
Longest
14,590 ft
Live legs
1666

Empty-leg demand

Dubai International Airport (OMDB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is primarily an empty-leg arrival hub: 1,233 of 1,666 live legs (74%) are inbound, according to EmptyJet.

Aircraft mix at OMDB is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (119 legs), with Bombardier Global 5000, Bombardier Challenger 604 also active.

Repositioning into OMDB is concentrated from HTDA, LKPR, VOBL.

Priced empty legs at OMDB center on a median ask of $129,600, with an observed range of $4,000–$701,300 (1,666 priced listings).

Key takeaways

  • OMDB: 1,666 live empty legs (433 out / 1,233 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at OMDB: $129,600 (n=1,666).
  • Busiest corridor: from HTDA (83 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (119 legs, ~7%).

Inbound repositioning into OMDB creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 1,666 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Inbound fromHTDAJulius Nyerere International Airport83$146,000
Inbound fromLKPRVaclav Havel Airport Prague66$131,400
Inbound fromVOBLKempegowda International Airport65$90,000
Inbound fromLEPAPalma de Mallorca Airport60$126,000
Outbound toLIRFRome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport59$138,500
Inbound fromLIRFRome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport58$126,350

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet119
Bombardier Global 5000Ultra Long Range78
Bombardier Challenger 604Heavy Jet73
Embraer Legacy 650Heavy Jet68
Dassault Falcon 8XUltra Long Range Jet55

Airport facts

IATA
DXB
ICAO
OMDB
City
Dubai
Country
United Arab Emirates
Type
large airport
Elevation
62 ft
Timezone
Asia/Dubai
Region
Asia
Runways
2
Longest runway
14,590 ft
Traffic score
9.0 / 10

Links

Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Official site
dubaiairport.com

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
12R/30L14,590 ft197 ftASPYes
12L/30R14,275 ft197 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is OMDB for empty legs?

Dubai International Airport (OMDB) has 1,666 live empty-leg listings — 433 departing and 1,233 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at OMDB?

The median ask at OMDB is $129,600 across 1,666 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at OMDB?

The strongest live corridor at OMDB is from HTDA (Julius Nyerere International Airport), with 83 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at OMDB most often?

The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at OMDB, with 119 live listings (~7% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Dubai International Airport?

The primary code for Dubai International Airport is OMDB.

Where is OMDB airport located?

Dubai International Airport (OMDB) is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What is the ICAO code for DXB?

The ICAO code for Dubai International Airport (DXB) is OMDB.

What is the longest runway at OMDB?

The longest runway at Dubai International Airport (OMDB) is 14,590 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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