For the 12th Year in a Row: This Is the Busiest Airport in the World
Dubai International Airport maintained its global status after recording a record 95.2 million passenger traffic in 2025, connecting more than 260 destinations worldwide
Dubai International Airport maintained its global status after recording a record 95.2 million passenger traffic in 2025, connecting more than 260 destinations worldwide
As part of the move, Israel is proposing to significantly increase flydubai's operations at Ben Gurion Airport using slots vacated by foreign companies, with the aim of making Dubai the central connection hub for Israelis to the East and other destinations around the world, and further strengthening relations with the United Arab Emirates
According to DXB airport data, despite the aviation disruptions caused by the war, operational continuity was maintained with millions of passengers, but the airport suffered a very sharp decline in movements. Now they are preparing for a renewed increase in demand
ACI report: Global airports see steady growth across passengers, cargo, and aircraft movements. Atlanta was the busiest airport last year, followed by Dubai and Tokyo Haneda. The top 10 busiest airports in total passengers account for 9% of the global passenger traffic
Emirates advises passengers to prepare for delays as storms, dust, and strong winds may impact flights in Dubai. Dubai Airports has also warned of adverse weather expected from March 23 to March 27. Egypt, Oman, and Bahrain are dealing with similar problems
Kuwait announced that several fuel tanks at its airport have been damaged, but no casualties have been reported. Less than two weeks ago, similar damage occurred at Dubai airport. Kuwait's Civil Aviation authority sent a protest letter to the ICAO
A drone hit a fuel tank near the airport early this morning. Flight operations were halted for several hours "to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff." Several flights were diverted to an alternative airport, Emirates is operating on a partial schedule only
According to an official statement from the authorities in the United Arab Emirates, two drones crashed near Dubai airport. injuring three citizens. Air traffic at the airport has not been stopped
Dubai Airports Authority announces limited resumption of operations starting tonight; only a small number of flights will be allowed to operate in the first phase
Scandinavian airline SAS will resume operations in the Emirates with winter flights between Copenhagen and Al Maktoum Airport. Dubai Airports sees the move as a reinforcement of DWC's status as Dubai's future aviation hub