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10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

10 Airports With Flights To The Most Global Destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Which airports have flights to the most places in the world?

Historic photos of Dubai International Airport

Historic photos of Dubai International Airport

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Dubai International Airport is a major aviation hub in the Middle East, spread over an area of 7,200 acres.

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semi-final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier.

Floods cause travel chaos in Dubai; India flights hit

Floods cause travel chaos in Dubai; India flights hit

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Air India, which operates 72 weekly flights from various cities to Dubai, and IndiGo cancelled their services on Wednesday.

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Vinesh gets what she demanded after public spat with WFI

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

WFI obtains accreditation of Vinesh Phogat's coach and physio for Asia Olympic qualifier

Lankan president asks Mamata in Dubai: Will you lead INDIA?

Lankan president asks Mamata in Dubai: Will you lead INDIA?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

A smiling Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday asked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee whether she is going to lead the Opposition alliance, INDIA.

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

7-day compulsory home quarantine for Mumbai residents coming from Dubai: BMC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The travellers who live in other parts of Maharashtra will be able to leave Mumbai on arrival from Dubai, but their transport will be arranged by the collector, it said.

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Collision between India-bound planes averted in Dubai

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The planes had come on the same runway during take-off from the airport. The DGCA has asked UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to share its investigation report on this incident.

Dubai airport turns busiest, sees 27.9 mn passengers

Dubai airport turns busiest, sees 27.9 mn passengers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Dubai International Airport recorded the busiest first half in its history with 27.9 million passengers passing through its three terminals between January and June this year, the traffic report issued by Dubai Airports said.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

Visit Dubai's stunning airport!

Visit Dubai's stunning airport!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Dubai International Airport is the world's fourth busiest hub for international passengers and freight traffic.

Spotted: Kunal Kapoor in Dubai

Spotted: Kunal Kapoor in Dubai

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Reader Prasad Bolinjkar sends us a photograph.

PIX: Alia Bhatt, Vaani Kapoor mingle with Lindsay Lohan

PIX: Alia Bhatt, Vaani Kapoor mingle with Lindsay Lohan

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Television producers Anu and Shashi Ranjan toasted 13 global women achievers at the 7th GR8 Women Awards, at Roda Al Bustan, Dubai.

Dubai airport IS the world's 2nd BUSIEST

Dubai airport IS the world's 2nd BUSIEST

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Since the start of the year Dubai International has moved up two positions in the global rankings and now has London Heathrow's title as the world's busiest international airport firmly within its sights.

Spotted: Akon in Dubai

Spotted: Akon in Dubai

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Reader R Ramesh sends us a photograph.

Dubai to build world's largest airport

Dubai to build world's largest airport

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The proposed new airport will have five runways which will be simultaneously operational, all A380-compatible with a length of 4.5 km each

India among top destinations for flyers from Dubai

India among top destinations for flyers from Dubai

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The top destination countries for the airport in April included India with a total of 6,72,557 passengers, followed by the UK (4,19,053) and Saudi Arabia (4,05,695), an official statement said.

Dubai overtakes Heathrow as top international airport

Dubai overtakes Heathrow as top international airport

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

70.5 million passengers passed through it last year

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in Dubai

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Reader Sagar Mohammed spotted Mahesh Bhupathi in Dubai.

The world's 20 largest buildings

The world's 20 largest buildings

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport spread across an area of 12.76 million sq ft is the world's largest building in terms of floor space.

Kerala MLA missed ill-fated AI flight

Kerala MLA missed ill-fated AI flight

Rediff.com23 May 2010

A last-minute change in his travel plan saved Congress Member of Legislative Assembly from Kerala A P Abdullakutty from meeting the fate of 158 passengers who died when an Air India Express plane from Dubai crashed near Mangalore airport on Saturday morning. Abdullakutty initially planned to catch the ill-fated flight to Mangalore since he had to reach his home town Kannur urgently. But he was a bit late to reach the Dubai International Airport and changed his ticket.

Asif detained in Dubai for alleged drug possession

Asif detained in Dubai for alleged drug possession

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been arrested in Dubai after he was allegedly found carrying contraband drugs. Asif, who played for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League, was heading back home to Pakistan from Mumbai via Dubai.

World's 10 busiest airports

World's 10 busiest airports

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Four airports from United States figure in the list of world's busiest airports.

Indian twins fly home after spending 50 days at Dubai airport

Indian twins fly home after spending 50 days at Dubai airport

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The tired and homesick 30-year-old brothers, Jackson and Benson Andrews, have been stranded inside the Dubai International Airport's terminal 3 since March 19 while they were returning from Lisbon, Portugal.

Which is the world's first airport?

Which is the world's first airport?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

Airports across the world are known for their outstanding features and facilites.

Dubai: Indian couple on trial for trafficking

Dubai: Indian couple on trial for trafficking

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The Dubai Court of Crimes is currently trying the couple arrested at the Dubai International Airport while on transit to Paris from India, the Evening Post reported on Monday.

Spotted: Tiger Pataudi

Spotted: Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Reader Justin Prince sent us this picture from Dubai.

Fly to Kuwait, Dubai for just Rs 700!

Fly to Kuwait, Dubai for just Rs 700!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways on Tuesday announced the establishment of a second hub in Dubai, making it the only low fare airline operating out of Dubai International Airport.

DJ Aqeel case puts spotlight back on celebs

DJ Aqeel case puts spotlight back on celebs

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The bandwagon of showmen and women across the globe has always maintained a steady yet discreet relationship with narcotics.

Bidappa released on wife's mercy petition

Bidappa released on wife's mercy petition

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Bidappa was arrested in Dubai on June 12th for possessing marijuana in his baggage. He had arrived in Dubai to attend a fashion meet and also a children's programme.\n

SpiceJet to resume flights to Dubai from Mumbai, Madurai

SpiceJet to resume flights to Dubai from Mumbai, Madurai

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

SpiceJet is offering fares on Mumbai-Dubai route as a discount.

PIX: Jacqueline, Shah Rukh, Salman at TOIFA

PIX: Jacqueline, Shah Rukh, Salman at TOIFA

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The TOIFA celebrations started on March 17.

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Emirates and Etihad Airways have over the past year continued to lobby India to allow them more flight slots, which won't be possible until the 2007 pact is revised.

India is the largest destination country for Dubai Airport

India is the largest destination country for Dubai Airport

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

India remains at the top with 8,401,253 passengers, a year on year growth of 14.3 per cent compared to 7,347,270 in 2012.

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram crash lands in Dubai; 1 firefighter killed

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

"We can confirm that there are no fatalities among our passengers and crew. All passengers and crew are accounted for and safe," the airlines said in statement.

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Indian air travellers to Dubai nearly 8.3 million this year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The hike in Indian passengers travelling to or through Dubai International airport has been caused by the fact that seven Indian and Dubai airlines operated to and from 20 Indian cities, which have a total of 185 flights every week, Dubai Airports' media relations manager Zaigham Ali said in New Delhi.

Kerala man wins $1m lottery after surviving Emirates crash-landing

Kerala man wins $1m lottery after surviving Emirates crash-landing

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Mohammad Basheer Abdul Khadar, from Kerala has won a million dollars in lottery, just six days after miraculously surviving the accident.

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority, which is probing the incident, said the work was underway to recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, also known as "black boxes", that will be analysed at its facility in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Cricket Buzz: England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

The fitness of Ben Stokes remains an issue. The all-rounder did not bowl in the first Test due to a back problem and could play again as a specialist batsman ahead of Vince.