Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
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Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. Speaking with The Associated Press, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths pointed to the fact that the airport had served more than 700 million passengers over the last decade — closing in on twice the population of the United States. 1 airport in the world, it’s a new world record for international passengers through any airport in the world,” Griffiths said. “And the great thing is that’s with two runways on a very limited geographical footprint, which hasn’t really changed at all.” In 2023, the airport, known as DXB, had 86.9 million passengers.

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Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

The Hindu  

Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. Speaking with The Associated Press, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths pointed to the fact that the airport had served more than 700 million passengers over the last decade — closing in on twice the population of …

Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

Live Mint  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, saw a record 92.3 million passengers pass through its terminals in 2024, officials announced Thursday. The result cements Dubai's bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the previous record set in 2018 for the first time. Today, the airport feels like it is bursting at the …

The world’s busiest flight routes for 2024 revealed
3 months, 1 week ago

The world’s busiest flight routes for 2024 revealed

CNN  

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Travel intelligence company OAG has released its annual list of the world’s busiest flight routes — and the 105-minute hop between the two has topped the international route board, with nearly 7 million seats on sale in 2024. Jeju-Seoul has kept the crown of the world’s busiest domestic …

7 busiest airports in the world - in pics
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7 busiest airports in the world - in pics

India TV News  

Image Source : Pixabay 1/8 Some of the busiest airports in the world include Dubai International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Heathrow Airport. Image Source : pixabay 2/8 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, United States has been the world's busiest airport since 1998 and serves as a major Delta Air Lines hub. Image Source : pixabay 4/8 …

As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth
7 months, 1 week ago

As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai. Across the city, valuations for Dubai’s upscale villas have set a new record, increasing around 38% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to last year, according to real estate consultancy ValuStrat. Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport — the world’s busiest …

As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth
7 months, 1 week ago

As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Across the city, valuations for Dubai’s upscale villas have …

Dubai Airport sees record numbers as tourism continues to skyrocket
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dubai Airport sees record numbers as tourism continues to skyrocket

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its cavernous terminals in the …

Dubai's DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai's DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1

Hindustan Times  

RIYADH, - Dubai's main airport is on track to handle a record number of passengers this year after an 8% year-on-year increase in the first six months, operator Dubai Airports said on Wednesday. Dubai's DXB airport sees record year for passengers after 8% rise in H1 Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest airport for international traffic, welcomed 44.9 million passengers …

Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals in the first half of this year, putting the world’s busiest airport for international travel back on track to beat its all-time record, as aviation booms after the coronavirus pandemic. In April, Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced plans …

Mangaluru International Airport achieves 21 per cent passenger growth in Q1 FY2024-25
8 months ago

Mangaluru International Airport achieves 21 per cent passenger growth in Q1 FY2024-25

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: Mangaluru International Airport has reported a 21% increase in passenger traffic in 1st quarter of FY2024-25, with 5.5 lakh passengers traveling through its terminals, compared to 4.5 lakh passengers last fiscal year. Dubai emerged as the most popular international destination, with Bengaluru and Mumbai being the leading domestic travel preference for passengers from Mangaluru. The airport also recorded a …

Zayed International Airport will complement growing UAE traffic demand from India: CEO Elena Sorlini
9 months, 1 week ago

Zayed International Airport will complement growing UAE traffic demand from India: CEO Elena Sorlini

The Hindu  

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport with an expanded capacity and a new terminal building will be a good “solution” for passengers at a time when footfalls at Dubai airport are expected to breach its capacity, according to its CEO Elena Sorlini. Zayed International Airport — one of five airports in Abu Dhabi, recorded 22.5 million passengers last year and expects …

Long-haul carrier Emirates sees $4.7 billion profit in 2023 as airline takes flight after pandemic
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Long-haul carrier Emirates sees $4.7 billion profit in 2023 as airline takes flight after pandemic

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The long-haul carrier Emirates announced Monday it saw record profits of $4.7 billion in 2023 as the airline fully took flight after the turbulent years of the coronavirus pandemic disrupted its operations. “Throughout the year, we saw high demand for air transport and travel related services around the world, and because we were able to …

Dubai plans to move its busy international airport to a $35 billion new facility within 10 years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai plans to move its busy international airport to a $35 billion new facility within 10 years

Associated Press  

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, will move its operations to the city-state’s second, sprawling airfield in its southern desert reaches “within the next 10 years” in a project worth nearly $35 billion, its ruler said Sunday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s announcement marks the latest chapter in the rebound of its long-haul carrier Emirates after …

Delhi's IGI airport among top 10 busiest airports in the world. At no. 1 is…
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's IGI airport among top 10 busiest airports in the world. At no. 1 is…

Hindustan Times  

The Airports Council International World, a global organisation which measures and assesses airport standards– on Monday ranked Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as the tenth busiest airport in the world in 2023. Ranking Airport 1 Atlanta 2 Dubai 3 Dallas/Fort Worth 4 London 5 Tokyo 6 Denver 7 Istanbul 8 Los Angeles 9 Chicago 10 New Delhi According to the …

Delhi's IGI Airport features amongst top 10 busiest airports in world | Check global rankings
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi's IGI Airport features amongst top 10 busiest airports in world | Check global rankings

India TV News  

Delhi Airport: The Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi has been announced as amongst the top ten busiest airports in the world in 2023, according to Airports Council International. The data was unveiled on Sunday for the preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, which showed significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel. Check global …

Most passengers at Dubai airport are Indians. Any guesses on how many?
1 year, 1 month ago

Most passengers at Dubai airport are Indians. Any guesses on how many?

Hindustan Times  

India emerged at the top spot for the highest number of passengers flying through the Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, with traffic totalling 11.9 million guests, the airport announced on Monday. With 7.8 million guests, December was the busiest month in the fourth quarter during which the airport welcomed a total of 22.4 million guests, a …

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
1 year, 1 month ago

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before the coronavirus pandemic grounded global aviation. That helped boost its tourism industry as attractions like the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab luxury hotel …

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
1 year, 1 month ago

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of passengers flying …

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
1 year, 1 month ago

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

New Indian Express  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before the coronavirus pandemic grounded global aviation. Overall in 2023, the airport had 86.9 million passengers. The airport’s 2019’s annual traffic was 86.3 million passengers. The airport had 89.1 million passengers …

Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019
1 year, 7 months ago

Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced Tuesday it served 41.6 million passengers in the first half of this year — exceeding figures for the same period in 2019 as travelers return to the air after the lockdowns of the coronavirus pandemic. “Dubai International Airport has once again recorded for the ninth …

Traffic surges at Dubai airport but lags behind 2019 peak
2 years, 1 month ago

Traffic surges at Dubai airport but lags behind 2019 peak

The Independent  

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Dubai remains world's busiest international airport in December, Delhi moves to 7th. Know the top 10
2 years, 3 months ago

Dubai remains world's busiest international airport in December, Delhi moves to 7th. Know the top 10

Firstpost  

With a 6% increase in capacity this month, Delhi climbed three spots to seventh place. In response to Delhi moving up, the airports in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Istanbul have all dropped one spot to eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively New Delhi: In the latest rankings issued by the Official Airlines Guides for the month of December 2022, Dubai International …

Dubai airport chief says passengers top pre-pandemic level
2 years, 4 months ago

Dubai airport chief says passengers top pre-pandemic level

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dubai International Airport passenger numbers …

Travel is back: Dubai airport logs busiest quarter in years
2 years, 10 months ago

Travel is back: Dubai airport logs busiest quarter in years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dubai International Airport, the world's …

Travel is back: Dubai airport logs busiest quarter in years
2 years, 10 months ago

Travel is back: Dubai airport logs busiest quarter in years

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, reported on Thursday it handled over 13.6 million passengers in the first three months of 2022 — more than double last year’s number in a clear sign that a long-awaited travel revival has reached the global aviation hub. “Since the tensions in Ukraine and Russia started, …

Emirates to start paying back Dubai for its $4B lifeline
2 years, 10 months ago

Emirates to start paying back Dubai for its $4B lifeline

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul carrier Emirates plans to use projected profits from this fiscal year to pay back the Dubai government some of the nearly $4 billion it pumped into the beleaguered airline during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, its chairman said Tuesday. Emirates’ CEO and Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said the Dubai-based airline …

Dubai airport is busiest for global travel as virus persists
3 years, 1 month ago

Dubai airport is busiest for global travel as virus persists

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world’s busiest for international travel with around 29 million passengers shuttling through the global gateway last year. Last year’s figure represents a 12% increase in traffic at Dubai International Airport compared to 2020, which had recorded nearly 26 million travelers. Still, even …

Dubai Airport Fully Operational for First Time Since Pandemic in March 2020
3 years, 3 months ago

Dubai Airport Fully Operational for First Time Since Pandemic in March 2020

News 18  

Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, officials said Monday. “Following the opening of the final phase… airport is 100 percent operational with all terminals, concourses, lounges, restaurants, and retail outlets now open,” said a statement carried by the UAE’s official WAM news …

Dubai International Airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Dubai International Airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021

The Hindu  

Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, handled some 40% less passenger traffic in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period last year, its chief executive said Wednesday. The 10.6 million passengers that passed through the airport over the past six months “is still very positive,” Mr. Griffiths said, “I think coupled with the …

Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, handled some 40% less passenger traffic in the first half of 2021, compared to the same period last year, its chief executive said Wednesday. “I think coupled with the restrictions easing that we’re now seeing, will bode very well for a satisfactory end to the …

Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs
3 years, 7 months ago

Dubai airport expects passenger surge as UAE eases travel curbs

Live Mint  

DUBAI: Dubai's state airport operator expects a "surge" in passenger traffic over the coming weeks and months, its chief executive said on Wednesday, after the United Arab Emirates announced an easing of travel restrictions from African and Asian countries. The Gulf state, a major international travel hub, on Tuesday said it would scrap on Aug. 5 a transit flight ban …

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 to Reopen This Week After Being Closed For 15 Months Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

Dubai Airport Terminal 1 to Reopen This Week After Being Closed For 15 Months Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Dubai’s state airport operator on Sunday said it would reopen Terminal 1 at Dubai International Airport on Thursday after a 15 month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. Over 40 international airlines will now gradually shift operations to the reopened terminal, the airport’s main facility for foreign airlines, from terminal 2 and 3, it said. Flights from India could also …

Dubai Airport Targets 8 Percent Growth to 28 Million Passengers This Year, CEO Says
3 years, 9 months ago

Dubai Airport Targets 8 Percent Growth to 28 Million Passengers This Year, CEO Says

News 18  

Dubai’s state airport operator is hoping for a “flood" of travellers as the coronavirus pandemic eases, targeting passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport to grow 8% to 28 million this year as demand rebuilds. I believe it will be an absolute flood of demand when people get the confidence to travel again," Dubai Airports Chief Executive Paul Griffiths told Reuters …

Dubai Airport Witnesses 70 Percent Plunge in Passenger Traffic Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Dubai Airport Witnesses 70 Percent Plunge in Passenger Traffic Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Dubai International Airport saw the coronavirus pandemic push passenger traffic down by an unprecedented 70% in 2020 compared to the previous year, its CEO announced Monday, even as the airport held onto its prized title as the worlds busiest for international travel. For months as the travel industry collapsed worldwide, Dubai’s massive airport, which saw 86.4 million passengers in 2019, …

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dubai International Airport saw the …

Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
4 years, 9 months ago

Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Perhaps nowhere is the world’s lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more clearly felt than at Dubai International Airport, for years the world’s busiest for international travel. Its Terminal 3, which sees tens of millions pass through it each year, stood empty and quiet on Wednesday, the once-full departure board showing only seven …

Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus
4 years, 10 months ago

Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The CEO of the world’s busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowledges everything remains up in the air during the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Griffiths oversees what now is a much quieter Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and crucial to East-West travel. “And …

CEO of world's busiest airport wants to get the globe flying again
4 years, 10 months ago

CEO of world's busiest airport wants to get the globe flying again

India TV News  

The CEO of the world’s busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowledges everything remains up in the air during the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Griffiths oversees what now is a much quieter Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and crucial to East-West travel. The millions that once poured through …

IGI Airport 16th busiest in the world, handled 6.34 crore passengers in 2017: Report
6 years, 6 months ago

IGI Airport 16th busiest in the world, handled 6.34 crore passengers in 2017: Report

India TV News  

Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital has been ranked as the 16th busiest in the world, handling 6.34 crore passengers in 2017, says a report. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson in the US maintained its position as the world's busiest airport by handling 10.39 crore passengers in 2017, followed by Beijing with 9.58 crore passengers, said the World Airport Traffic Report. …

The world’s busiest airport in 2017 revealed
6 years, 6 months ago

The world’s busiest airport in 2017 revealed

CNN  

CNN — It’s not just you: Airports really are getting busier. Close to 104 million passengers passed though Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2017, making it the world’s busiest passenger airport for another year. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport – 107.4 million passengers 2. Seoul’s Incheon International Airport – 68.4 million 15. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport – 65.7 million 19.

‘World’s biggest dhow’ to set sail from Dubai
8 years ago

‘World’s biggest dhow’ to set sail from Dubai

CNN  

Story highlights World's largest dhow is under construction Wooden dhows were used by pearl divers in the Persian Gulf for centuries Builders hope to revive a dying tradition Dubai CNN — Tucked away in a boatyard in Dubai’s historical shipbuilding quarter, “Jadaf” is a record breaker in the making. Dean Treml/Red Bull via Getty Images 'World's biggest dhow' to set …

Dubai could overtake Heathrow to become world's busiest airport by end of 2014 with passengers exceeding 71million
10 years, 3 months ago

Dubai could overtake Heathrow to become world's busiest airport by end of 2014 with passengers exceeding 71million

Daily Mail  

Dubai International announced it is set to clock up more than 71 million passengers by the end of the year and could overtake the current busiest airport in the world - Heathrow. Passenger traffic at Dubai International rose 5.7 per cent in October putting the airport on track to eclipse the 71 million passenger mark according to the latest traffic …

Dubai pushes ahead on world’s biggest airport plan
10 years, 6 months ago

Dubai pushes ahead on world’s biggest airport plan

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s ruler has endorsed a $32 billion expansion plan for the city’s second airport that aims to make it the world’s biggest, the emirate’s airport operator said Monday in the latest sign that the Middle East’s brash commercial hub is determined to move on from its 2009 financial crisis. but I think that we have …

Dubai airport confirmed second busiest in world
11 years, 11 months ago

Dubai airport confirmed second busiest in world

Firstpost  

Dubai: Dubai International Airport has been confirmed as the world’s second busiest for international passenger traffic, moving ahead of Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport for the first time, it has been announced. 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 …

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