Dubai Airports: Exceptional airport performance during the third quarter

64.3 million passengers are expected in Dubai International until the end of 2022

Dubai International Airport recorded a double increase in the number of passengers during the third quarter of 2022. From the source

Dubai Airports Corporation announced its expectations about passenger traffic by the end of the current year 2022, to reach 64.3 million passengers through Dubai International Airport (DXB), in light of the exceptional performance indicators achieved by the airport during the third quarter of this year, in addition to the expected growth in the number of passengers. during the last three months.

Powerful performance

And "Dubai Airports" stated in a statement that Dubai International Airport witnessed a strong performance at the beginning of the second half of this year, exceeding the average monthly number of passengers of six million passengers.

The airport received about 18.5 million passengers during the third quarter of 2022, marking the first time that the number of passengers in three months reached levels before the "Covid-19" pandemic, as it received about 17.8 million passengers during the first quarter of 2020 (before beginning of a global pandemic).

Exceeding expectations

"We witnessed a strong performance during the current year 2022, and a steady rise in the number of passengers, exceeding our expectations," said Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports.

He added, "This impressive performance embodies the results of the fruitful cooperation and tireless efforts of all strategic partners and the aviation community in Dubai, with the aim of providing services according to the highest standards, and providing an exceptional travel experience." Pointing out that the corporation's strategy based on cooperation and excellence in providing services, contributed to the advancement The level and quality of services, to meet the requirements of travelers, and achieve their satisfaction.

Number of passengers

According to "Dubai Airports", Dubai International Airport recorded a double increase in the number of passengers during the third quarter of this year, bringing the total number of passengers to 18 million and 455 thousand and 938 passengers during that period, to receive about 46 million and 340 thousand and 826 passengers, beginning From January to September 2022, an increase of 167.9% year-on-year.

These strong results indicate that 72% of passenger traffic through Dubai International Airport was achieved during the same period in 2019 before the global pandemic.

travel destinations

According to Dubai Airports, India has maintained its position as the first destination for Dubai International Airport in terms of the number of passengers, with a total of 6.8 million passengers.

Saudi Arabia came in second place with a total of 3.4 million passengers, followed by the United Kingdom with 3.2 million passengers, then Pakistan with 2.7 million passengers, the United States with 2.2 million passengers, and finally Australia with 1.1 million passengers.

As for the three most prominent city destinations, the British city of London took the lead with a total of two million passengers, followed by the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with a total of 1.5 million passengers, then the Indian city of Mumbai, which registered 1.3 million passengers.

274.9 thousand flights

The total number of flights during the third quarter of this year amounted to about 98,577 flights, bringing the total number of flights, from January to September 2022, to 274,911 flights, with a relative increase of about 159.5% on an annual basis.

• India is the first destination for Dubai International Airport, with a total of 6.8 million passengers.. Saudi Arabia is second, with a total of 3.4 million passengers.

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