13.9m passengers transit through Abu...

Passenger traffic has risen more than 30% year-on-year

Abu Dhabi Airports has had an impressive first half of 2024. From 1 January to 30 June 2024, Abu Dhabi Airports facilitated the travel of 13,983,885 passengers – an increase of 33.5% compared to the same period last year.

Zayed International Airport (AUH) exceeded expectations by welcoming 13,726,550 passengers, representing a 33.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

This surge in passengers was supported by a 24.3% rise in flight movements, with a total of 84,286 recorded during the first half of 2024 compared to 67,835 flights in H1 2023.

The strong performances prompted AD Airports to expand its customer base by welcoming two new airlines at Zayed International Airport in the second quarter, US Bangla with three weekly flights to Chittagong and four weekly flights to Dhaka, and British Airways operating a daily service from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow.

The airport operators’ network of destinations also expanded through the addition of year-round services to Sarajevo (Wizzair Abu Dhabi), Chandigarh (IndiGo), and Jaipur, Antalya, Bali and Gassim (Etihad) and Turbat (Pakistan International Airline).

Seasonal flights to Trabzon (Air Arabia Abu Dhabi) and Nice, Mykonos, Santorini and Malaga (Etihad) were also introduced.

Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at AD Airports, said: "Our traffic results for the first six months of this year are a testament to the tireless efforts of the entire team at Abu Dhabi Airports.

“We are incredibly proud of this achievement, which highlights the resilience of our teams, airline partners, and stakeholder community, as well as the robustness of our infrastructure during the peak operational season.

“We are enthusiastic about the future of Abu Dhabi’s tourism and trade prospects and the pivotal role our airports will play in boosting tourism and trade."

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