Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record.

The 2.3 percent year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June.  This achievement reinforces DXB’s vital role in connecting Dubai to the world and supporting the city's broader economic progress, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

In the second quarter alone, DXB served 22.5 million guests, an increase of 3.1 percent over the same period last year.  April emerged as the busiest month of the quarter and the most active April on record, with 8 million guests passing through the terminals.

Average monthly traffic in H1 stood at approximately 7.7 million, with daily volumes averaging 254,000.  January was the busiest month of the period and also set a new monthly record, with 8.5 million guests.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, expected the annual traffic to reach 96 million this year based on their performance to date and a positive outlook, bringing them closer to the symbolic 100 million milestone.