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A new study has ranked Dubai as the best-connected city in the world for travellers. Over 15.7 million people visited Dubai in 2025.1
Mozio, a ground transportation company, has published research on global cities where travellers have the best access to the centre from the nearest airport. The study analysed average public transfer time and frequency, estimated taxi fares, and the percentage of residents with good access to public transport.
You can view the full research here – https://www.mozio.com/blog/global-city-access-index
The cities that are best connected for travellers
|
Rank |
City |
Busiest airport |
Estimated transfer time (mins) |
Public transport time (mins) |
Public transport frequency (mins) |
Overall score /10 |
|
1 |
Dubai |
Dubai International Airport (DXB) |
30 |
24 |
8 |
7.2 |
|
2 |
Florence |
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) |
20 |
33 |
4-5 |
7.17 |
|
3 |
Prague |
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
30 |
37 |
5 |
7.11 |
|
4 |
Málaga |
Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) |
20 |
23 |
10-20 |
6.91 |
|
5 |
Vienna |
Vienna International Airport (VIE) |
30 |
27 |
15 |
6.81 |
|
6 |
Sydney |
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) |
20 |
26 |
10 |
6.58 |
|
7 |
Singapore |
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) |
20 |
42 |
7-9 |
6.53 |
|
8 |
Berlin |
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) |
35 |
27 |
10 |
6.44 |
|
9 |
Taipei |
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) |
40 |
38 |
7.5 |
6.4 |
|
10 |
Amsterdam |
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) |
30 |
28 |
8 |
6.32 |
Dubai has been ranked the best-connected city in the world, scoring 7.2/10.
Dubai attracts travellers with its modern lifestyle, luxury shopping and skyscrapers. The city also provides strong connectivity for travellers, with a 24-minute journey from the airport to the city centre and public transport arriving every 8 minutes.
Taxis operate at Dubai International Airport. Over 46 million passengers arrived at the airport in the first half of 2025.2 This figure shows the airport’s growing popularity and indicates why booking a Dubai airport transfer is recommended to avoid queues and ensure efficient arrival at destinations.
Nicole Kerr, CEO at Mozio, has commented on the study findings and shared advice for travellers heading to Dubai International Airport in 2026:
“For our recent study, Mozio wanted to reveal the best connected cities in the world for travelers based on factors such as estimated transfer and public transport time. It may come as no surprise that Dubai ranked highly across the board and was therefore named the best-connected city in the world, scoring 7.2/10.
“Amongst the array of appealing factors Dubai has to offer, travelers heading to the Middle East city will be pleased to know that once they arrive at the airport, it’s only a quick trip to the city centre. For travelers heading to Dubai in 2026, it’s advised to pre-book a Dubai airport transfer through Mozio before you land, which saves time and money. Travelers will be greeted at the airport with a professional driver who will take them on the short trip to the city centre, meaning they won’t have to wait for an airport taxi or public transport.”
