What does 'DXB' stands for?
Nov 30, 2024·By Tonna Beneto
DXB stands for Dubai International Airport, the main airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
The "X" in DXB is a filler letter because "DUB" is already taken by Dublin in Ireland. The letter "X" is commonly used in airport codes as a filler letter.
Other airport codes
The airport's ICAO code is OMDB.
Airport status
DXB is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. It's also the main hub for Emirates.
Airport development
Dubai Airports owns and manages both of Dubai's airports, DXB and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC).