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9/12/25, 3:53 PM UAE airports welcome over 1 billion passengers in 10 years
UAE airports welcome over 1 billion passengers in 10 years

Passenger traffic across UAE airports rose from 114.8 million in 2015 to 147.8 million in
2024

Aircraft movements grew, reaching more than 800,000 by the end of 2024, bringing the total number of arriving and departing
flights during the decade to over 6.4 million
Published: Mon 8 Sep 2025, 4:57 PM
The aviation sector in the UAE has recorded remarkable growth, with total passenger traffic through the
country’s airports surpassing one billion between 2015 and 2024, while total aircraft movements
exceeded 6.4 million.

According to a report by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, the UAE ranked first
globally in the air transport quality index and was placed among the world’s top ten in five other
indicators. This reflects the leadership’s forward-looking vision and directives to enhance the growth and
competitiveness of this vital sector regionally and globally, making it a cornerstone of national economic
sustainability.

Passenger traffic rises to 147.8 million in 2024

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil
Aviation Authority (GCAA), attributed the exceptional achievements of the civil aviation sector over the
past decade to the success of national strategies and initiatives adopted under the leadership’s guidance.
He noted that the sector continues to shape the future while delivering significant accomplishments.

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