Abu Dhabi Airports has recorded a 33.5 pc growth in the passenger traffic in the first half of the current year, with a total of almost 14 million passengers using the airport between January and June 2024. 

According to a press statement by Abu Dhabi Airports, just Zayed International Airport (AUH), the largest airport in Abu Dhabi, was used by over 13.7 million passengers, marking a 33.8 pc increase. Alongside, the airport also saw a 24.3 pc rise in flight movements, recording 84,286 movements during H1 2024.

The statement adds that in addition to the surge in passenger numbers, Abu Dhabi Airports expanded its customer base by welcoming new airlines and introducing new routes. 

Notably, US Bangla Airline, the largest airline in Bangladesh by fleet size, now offers flights from AUH to Chittagong and Dhaka in Bangladesh, while flag carrier of the United Kingdom British Airways has commenced daily flights to London Heathrow. 

The network of destinations continues to grow, enhancing connectivity and service offerings.

The statement adds that the Zayed airport will play a key role in Abu Dhabi‘s plans to strengthen its position as a destination of choice for international visitors and as a strategic hub for tourism, trade and connectivity.

The terminal spans 742,000 sqm of built-up area and is capable of handling 79 planes and 11,000 passengers per hour, doubling the capacity of the old terminals by managing up to 45 million passengers annually. 

Elena Sorlini

As of June 2024, it allowed connections to more than 120 major destinations around the world on more than 30 international airlines.

“H1 results proves the continued success of Abu Dhabi Airports, increasingly attracting a growing number of airlines and passengers from around the world,” says Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports.

“Abu Dhabi Airports will continue to invest in its facilities and services to enhance the passenger experience and wider value proposition to satisfy existing airline partners and common customers as well as attract new ones. With these strong results, the airport group is well-positioned for further growth and success in the future,” Sorlini adds.