Pre-clearance process in AUH or DUB
I'm flying from Indonesia to Boston, USA (flight route: CGK-AUH-DUB-BOS). Since both airports in AUH and DUB provide the pre-clearance service, how do I know in which airport I should go through the pre-clearance process?
Best Answer
You won't have a choice: you'll go through US preclearance in Dublin. When you arrive in Dublin, you'll follow the signs to your gate, which will take you through security screening and preclearance.
Your flight from AUH to DUB is shared by many passengers not traveling to the US, so preclearance in AUH is not possible. Everyone on the plane must go through preclearance, and the flight must proceed directly to the US. So preclearance can only be done at the last airport you touch before flying to the US, if it's available there.
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Does Abu Dhabi have US preclearance?
After check-in or arrival in Abu Dhabi International Airport, guests on these flights should follow the airport signage for the U.S. Pre-clearance facility. The entrance to the U.S. Pre-clearance facility is adjacent to gates 58-61. Please proceed to the facility not later than 60-minutes before departure.Is US immigration done in Abu Dhabi?
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility at Terminal 3 (T3) in Abu Dhabi Airport is a purpose-built facility that allows US bound passengers to process all immigration, customs and agriculture inspections in Abu Dhabi, before you depart.Does Dubai have pre-clearance?
US preclearance at Abu Dhabi Airport is the only one of its kind in the Middle East, and the UAE's capital is one of a small group of airports around the world to offer passengers preclearance into the US. Preclearance exists at most major Canadian airports, enabling more convenient travel from those cities to the US.Does Dubai airport have US preclearance?
In Dubai, this facility is available for passengers of certain nationalities flying with private jet operator DC Aviation Al Futtaim. Please check with the airline you are travelling with for further details. Useful links: US preclearance - Etihad Airways.The History of U.S. Preclearance
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