Scheduled seat capacity on international flights at Dubai International Airport, the world’s largest air transport hub, has exceeded the five million seat mark (10 million in both directions) for the fifth time on a monthly basis since the beginning of this year, setting a record, the highest ever, according to OAG, an international provider of airport and airline data.
According to data obtained by “Emirates Today”, a copy of which was obtained, Dubai Airport recorded more than five million scheduled seats during January 2024, compared to 4.73 million seats in the following February, rising to about five million scheduled seats in March, and about 4.88 million seats in April of this year.
Dubai International Airport managed to surpass the five million mark again in May, while it recorded 4.93 million seats in June, rising again to levels of around 5.1 and 5.16 million seats in July and August, respectively.
Dubai International maintained its position as the world’s largest airport in terms of international passenger numbers for the tenth consecutive year in 2023, as the airport strengthened its gains last year to rise to second place globally in terms of total international and domestic passenger numbers combined in 2023, for the first time in its history.
Dubai Airport has once again confirmed its position as a major driver of economic growth in Dubai, receiving 44.9 million passengers during the first half of this year, an increase of 8% compared to the same period last year.
Dubai International Airport is connected to 269 destinations in 106 countries around the world, via 101 international airlines, enhancing Dubai’s position as a leading global hub for business and logistics services.
Seat capacity at Dubai Airport in 2024 (one-way in million seats)
Month capacity
January 5
February 4.73
March 5
April 4.88
May 5
June 4.93
July 5.1
August 5.16
Strengthening cooperation with Gulf airports
Dubai Airports Corporation participated in the first GCC Airports CEOs Forum, which was held the day before yesterday in the Omani capital, Muscat. The forum aims to enhance cooperation and develop infrastructure and logistics services between the airports of the Gulf countries, with the aim of keeping pace with the rapid growth in travel and air transport in the region, and driving economic development, which will benefit the people of the GCC countries.
Majid Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer at Dubai Airports, said: “Our participation reflects Dubai Airports’ commitment to enhancing cooperation with airports in the Gulf countries, in order to create an integrated system that contributes to the development of the aviation sector at the regional and international levels.”
He added: “This forum represents a pivotal opportunity to exchange experiences and strategies that will support digital transformation, adopt innovation to enhance operational efficiency, and improve the passenger experience at all Gulf airports.” Dubai – Emirates Today
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