Dubai International Airport (DXB) has achieved unprecedented growth in 2025, handling 70.1 million passengers in the first nine months, marking a 2.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The airport also reported a record-breaking quarterly performance, welcoming 24.2 million passengers between July and September, a 1.9% year-on-year rise. This milestone solidifies DXB’s position as the world’s busiest international airport, with a twelve-month rolling traffic reaching 93.8 million passengers by the end of September. India remained the top source market, contributing 8.8 million passengers, followed by Saudi Arabia, the UK, Pakistan, and the US. London led as the most popular city destination, with 2.8 million passengers. Aircraft movements surged to 336,000 flights in the first nine months, up 2.7% year-on-year, with an average of 213 passengers per aircraft. Baggage handling efficiency also hit new heights, with 63.8 million bags processed, 90% of which were delivered within 45 minutes of arrival. Mishandled baggage rates remained impressively low at two per 1,000 guests. The airport’s operational excellence was further highlighted by swift passport control and security screening, with 99.6% of departing passengers clearing immigration in under 10 minutes and 99.7% completing security checks in less than five minutes. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, emphasized the focus on intelligent growth through technology, sustainability, and superior guest experiences to redefine global travel.
DXB traffic at 70.1 million in first 9 months; 2 mishandled bags per 1,000 guests
