The Dubai International Airport was the world’s fastest growing airport in 2007 in terms of international passenger throughput, with a growth of 19.31 per cent. The airport handled a total of 34.34 million passengers, well over the projected 33 million for the year.
The record growth is likely to propel Dubai International higher on ACI’s (Airports Council International) list of the world’s busiest airports in terms of international passengers.
The high growth rate in passenger throughput registered in 2007 means that for the sixth consecutive year, Dubai International has maintained an average growth rate of well over 15 per cent.
For the first time in the airport’s history, monthly passenger throughput crossed the three million mark three times during the year, while it was above 2.5 million for each of the remaining nine months. The average passenger movement per day at Dubai International is 95,000.
The overall growth in 2007 resulted in increased aircraft movement at Dubai International, registering an increase of 9.81 per cent. The airport handled a total of 260,530 movements in 2007 as against 237,258 in 2006. On average, there are 725 aircraft movements per day at Dubai International. Passenger throughput for 2008 is expected reach 40 million.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and chairman of Dubai Airports, said: “ Dubai International’s growth is a reflection of Dubai’s robust economy, and its rising popularity as an international commercial and tourism hub. It is also a clear sign of our intent and vision for the future of the aviation sector in Dubai.”
Passenger throughput at Dubai International Airport is expected to reach 40 million in 2008. The record growth in 2007 over the previous year is likely to propel Dubai International higher on Airports Council International’s list of the world’s busiest airports in terms of international passengers.
In 2006, it was ranked 10th on the list with a passenger throughput of 28.78 million, a statement from the airport’s operator said.
He said Dubai International’s growth is a reflection of Dubai’s robust economy, and its rising popularity as an international commercial l and tourism hub.
The high growth rate in passenger throughput registered in 2007 means that for the sixth consecutive year, Dubai International has maintained an average growth rate of well over 15 per cent.
Connected to over 205 destinations across six continents through 120 airlines, Dubai International accounts for over 27 per cent of all passenger and aircraft movement in the Middle East and Africa region.
The airport will open its new Terminal and an associated facility in the middle of 2008 and another A380 specific facility in 2009, tripling its total capacity.
