Dubai airport transit from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1
We are a group of four Indian citizens, travelling from Prague (Czech Republic) to Trivandrum via Dubai International Airport. Our flight from Prague to Dubai is with Czech Airlines and then we change to Gulf Air to travel to Trivandrum. Czech airlines flight arrives at Terminal 2 and Gulf Air departs from Terminal 1.
Since there is no arrangement between these two carriers for our luggage, do we need to take a transit visa to cross the gate, get our luggage and go to Terminal 1?
Best Answer
I just faced a similar situation. I arrived at Terminal 2 and had to depart from terminal 1. I availed marhaba baggage service. They transferred my baggage so i didn't have to clear immigration and hence didn't need a visa.
I got my baggage without any issues on my last stop.
If possible try to carry all luggage in cabin. In that way you don't need to pay for baggage services by Marhaba and you can use the bus provided by airport to move from one terminal to another.
Also if any of your connecting flights is Emirates then this baggage transfer service is provided for free.
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How do I get from terminal 2 to Terminal 1 in Dubai?
When you arrive in Dubai, go to Connections and take the shuttle bus straight to your next terminal. At your departure terminal, go to the Connections desk to check in for your onward flight and ask for the Emirates baggage transfer service. Make the payment at the departure terminal.Is Dubai Terminal 1 and 2 connected?
Unfortunately, terminal 2 is not connected to either terminal 1 or 3 and so you have to exit the airport and clear customs and immigration.Can you walk between terminals at Dubai Airport?
Terminal 1's D-Gates are reachable via a short trip on an airport train. In Terminal 3, passengers can walk between B-Gates and C-Gates and take a short airport train to A-Gates. If you're transferring between concourses and terminals please consult with your airline or our 'May I Help You' staff when you arrive.Do I have to go through security again for connecting flight in Dubai?
When you arrive, simply follow the signs to Connections and make your way to the gate for your next Emirates flight. We'll tag your bags right through to your final destination so you won't need to collect them and check them in again.Transit dubai airport terminal2 flydubai Emirates dxb travel | Transferring terminals Dubai Airport
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