Our message is that the limits of our ambition are the sky

Dubai International Airport laid a new standard in the global aviation sector after receiving 92.3 million passengers in 2024, which is the highest annual traffic movement ever in the history of the airport. This achievement exceeds the previous record of 89.1 million passengers that was achieved in 2018, and coincides with another historical achievement represented by the airport’s top of the International Airport Board of Airport list for the most international works of international airports for 10 years.

On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God bless him, said that the UAE has cut itself a covenant for decades to make the impossible a goal for it and a goal that continues to achieve it in a spirit of challenge and insistence on winning and excellence, This has become a fixed approach that has resulted in achievements that attracted the appreciation and respect of the world, but also its endeavor to inspire the comprehensive and sustainable UAE development experience.

Commenting on the new global achievement of Dubai International Airport, His Highness said: “Dubai International Airport is a success story that embodies the approach of excellence that we follow in drawing the features of the future .. It received 92.3 million passengers last year and retain its position in the top of the most occupied international airports in the world for 10 years From the spirit of creativity and always seeking towards excellence that draws the features of the future of Dubai .. Our investment in enhancing the airport’s capabilities is a worker that confirms its role in achieving ambitious goals that Dubai Economic Agenda included to be one of the 5 most important logistical centers around the world .. and that its foreign trade doubles with the addition of 400 cities to Her external trade map. “

His Highness praised the qualitative efforts that resulted in these honorable results led by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, President of Dubai Airports, Supreme President of the CEO of Emirates Airlines and the group, saying: “The registration of Dubai Airport to the highest level of the movement of the world’s passengers last year is an achievement that is expressed On our commitment to consolidating the foundations of a global infrastructure, and reflects sincere efforts to work teams that lead it with all efficiency and competence, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, in confirmation of Dubai’s excellence in making travel through its airport an exceptional experience that inspires the world.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “We are not competing today for numbers or classifications, but rather we are competing to always provide the best for man … and for strengthening Dubai’s position as a bridge that connects the world and supports its future opportunities … and a pivotal center for innovation and communication … Our message is that The limits of our ambition is the sky .. and that the next one always carries a new achievement that amounts to the aspirations of Dubai.

Global destination

The record performance of Dubai International Airport is driven by continuous growth throughout the year; Where the last quarter of the year ended in an exceptional way that highlighted the attractiveness of Dubai as a global destination for tourism, business and investment. December was the most occupied month in 2024; Where Dubai International Airport was a major gate and destination for a total of 8.2 million passengers, which confirms its position as a preferred airport for millions of travelers from around the world.

Commenting on the standard performance during the year 2024, Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said: “The exception of the 92 million passenger barrier is an exceptional achievement for Dubai International Airport and the Emirate of Dubai in general, and reflects the tireless efforts, cooperation and passion for the OneDXB community and our employees and partners, who work alongside to provide Smooth and universal experiences leave a always positive impression at a traveler. “

He added: “The results of this year have exceeded our expectations of about 200 thousand passengers, which confirms the great global gravity of Dubai International Airport. In terms of our aspirations to the future, we are all confident to reach the threshold of 100 million passengers annually by 2027. Our expansion plans, amounting to 35 billion dollars An American, Dubai and Dubai Central Airport – Al Maktoum International (DWC). Its extraction from our long experience in the service of more than 700 million guests during the past decade, thus turning the airport into a bright gate welcoming the world, and enhancing Dubai’s position as a leading tourist destination. “

Main indicators

Dubai International Airport runs flights to 272 destinations in 107 countries served by 106 international airlines, and continues to establish new standards as one of the most prominent airports in the world.
Dubai International Airport succeeded in handling 2.2 million tons of goods during the year 2024, an increase of 20.5% over last year, which recorded 1.8 million tons of goods.

The total flight traffic increased by 5.7% in 2024 to reach / 440,300 / flights, with a load worker of 78.1, and a marginal growth by 0.3% per year.

Operating excellence

Dubai International Airport achieved an amazing achievement in 2024 by handling 81.2 million bags, while maintaining a pioneering success rate in the sector by 99.45%. The rate of non -arrival in the airport reached 5.5 bags per 1,000 passengers, outperforming the international percentage of 6.9 bags per 1,000 passengers, according to the data issued by Seta. Despite the huge rise in passengers, the waiting period of 98.2% of the guests reached less than 10 minutes in monitoring the passports when leaving, while the average waiting time when the security examination remained less than 5 minutes for 99.2% of the travelers.

More than 700 million passengers since 2014

Since 2014, the Dubai International Airport has topped the rankings of the International Airports Council as the most occupied international airports in the world. Over the past decade, the airport has received more than 700 million passengers on more than 3.3 million flights, driven by operational innovation, quality commitment and cooperation efforts for the OneDXB community, which is appreciated through the annual president of Dubai Airports.

Paul Griffiths continued, “This achievement exceeds the issue of statistics to its essence on our employees, our team’s commitment and fruitful cooperation with our partners, in addition to the increasing confidence of millions of travelers at Dubai International Airport year after year. We are working together to draw the features of the future of air travel.”

As international airport celebrates its record numbers for 2024, it focuses on the future at the same time. With the arrival of the season -rich winter season in Dubai, major global events and continuous infrastructure investments, the airport is preparing to complete its success in 2025 and beyond. The firm adherence to the airport ensures that it provides exceptional experiences of guests, to enhance its position as the most connected and preferred destination in the world.