Concourse C at Terminal 3 - DXB

[Nadal123]

Hello AFF,

I am completely confused.

I am flying EK from Dubai to Auckland departing from Terminal 3.

I was under the impression I need to be in Concourse A as that is where the flight leaves from. Eg. Gate A16

However to my horror I noticed that yesterday, for instance, the flight left from Gate C11. I am presuming this means concourse C and gate C?

So I googled maps of terminal 3 and there does not appear to be any gates C. The only gate C that I can find is at terminal 1?

Can someone please clarify where gates C are and how to get there?

Thank you kindly.

P.S. If it helps I arrive into DXB from Zurich and apparently I land into terminal 3.

 

[Anna]

FWIW, I have done transfers at DXB between A gates and C gates in the past and I have either followed signs and walked (long walk), or sometimes there have been staff instructions to get on buses. I can't tell you specifically where the C gates are, only that once you are at DXB I doubt you will get lost if you are paying attention to the signage.

 

[serfty]

Emirates at DXB use gates A B & C - these 'gates' are separate building and are huge.

This page has some information: Dubai International Airport guide | Qantas

Qantas used to have better information. (Dubai Airport Guide | Qantas)

Here's a map from the archives:



Here's some transfer information from that 2016 page:

Transfer Information


Transits

If you are transiting through Dubai, you will need to take all your carry-on baggage with you when you disembark your Qantas flight. You can then proceed through Security and directly to your departure gate. Upon arrival at your departure gate, you will be required to handover any liquids, aerosols or gels (LAGS) that exceed 100ml, including any alcohol or fragrances purchased Duty Free in Australia or London. Details of your departure gate and boarding time will be available on flight information screens located throughout the airport. Please ensure you leave sufficient time to get to your departure gate and note that Terminal 3 is a silent terminal.

Transfer between flights

Whilst Qantas operates from Concourse A, if you are transferring onto an Emirates flight it could depart from and arrive into any of the three concourses (A, B or C) in Terminal 3.

To transfer, follow the 'Connections' signage located throughout the Concourse. If you are holding a boarding pass for your onward flight, then follow the 'Passengers with Boarding Pass' signs, and proceed through Security and on to your departure gate. First customers and Platinum Frequent Flyers can proceed to the Emirates First Lounge, and Business customers, Gold Frequent Flyers and Qantas Club members can proceed to the Emirates Business Lounge. If you are not holding a boarding pass for your onward flight, follow the 'Passengers without Boarding Pass' signs and proceed to the Connections Desk where your boarding pass will be issued. You may then proceed through Security.

Transfer trains are available between Concourses A and B should you need to commute between the two to your departure gate. Concourses B and C are connected by a pedestrian route. Details of your departure gate and boarding time will be available on flight information screens located throughout the airport. Please ensure you leave sufficient time to get to your departure gate and note that Terminal 3 is a silent terminal.

Transfer between terminals

You can easily walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 when transferring between flights. The walk should not take more than 20 minutes, and there are travelators and escalators to assist you.

Dubai International offers 24-hour inter-terminal shuttle bus service solely for passengers transferring airside between Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Upon exiting Dubai International, you can also take the Metro to shuttle between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

 

[Nadal123]

Thank you Anna and Sertfy for your informative replies