UAE. Abu Dhabi Airports, which operates the emirate’s five commercial airports, has reported double-digit passenger traffic growth for an 18th consecutive quarter.
Between 1 July and 30 September, Zayed International Airport served 8.35 million passengers, an increase of +10.4% year-on-year. The rise in passenger traffic at Zayed International was supported by 49,073 aircraft movements, +5.9% year-on-year.
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed 8.49 million passengers across its five-airport network, a +10.1% increase over the same period in 2024.
New route connections played a part in the performance, including Jazeera Airways’ restoration of services between both Zayed and Al Ain International airports and Kuwait.
Since the start of the year, Abu Dhabi Airports has added three new airlines, with China Eastern Airlines offering daily services to Shanghai, Air Seychelles’ six weekly flights and Ethiopian Airlines’ daily service to Addis Ababa. The company also added 12 destinations to its network including additional IndiGo routes to Madurai, Bhubaneswar and Vishakhapatnam in India.
Abu Dhabi Airports Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Elena Sorlini said: “The third quarter of this year has heightened our confidence in our operations. A record 18th quarter of double-digit growth is a landmark achievement anywhere in the world.
“However, continually exceeding our operational expectations, strengthening our resilience through partnerships, and a collective effort by the entire Abu Dhabi Airports to ensure growth, make this achievement one to be especially proud of.
“The aviation experience we offer is attracting an increasing number of visitors and investors each quarter to walk through our gates. As a key enabler of Abu Dhabi’s tourism and trade prospects, our airports are better positioned than ever to scale the emirate’s rapid advance.” ✈
