Dubai Airport Tracks First-Half Traveller Surge
Dubai Airport Surpasses 46 Million Passengers in H1 2025
Dubai International Airport celebrated an ambitious first half, recording 46 million travellers despite short‑term airspace disruptions caused by the Iran‑Israel conflict in May and June.
Key Highlights
- Year‑on‑year growth: 2.3 % over 2024’s 44 million.
- Average monthly traffic: 7.7 million passengers (≈254 k daily).
- Top sources: India, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom.
Future Outlook
CEO Paul Griffiths projected 96 million passengers by year‑end 2025, bringing Dubai closer to the symbolic 100 million milestone. “Travel activity is expected to accelerate in the second half,” he added.
2024 Milestone
- Annual traffic: 92.3 million – the highest in history.
- January: 8.5 million guests, the busiest month and a new monthly record.
Strategic Expansion
Dubai plans a $35 billion expansion, relocating to Al Maktoum International in 2032. The new hub will be rolled out in phases, ultimately reaching a capacity of ≈240 million, positioning it as the world’s largest air hub.
