UAE. Over 1.3 million passengers travelled through Abu Dhabi International Airport in September, a surge of +10.1% compared to the same period in 2012.
Abu Dhabi Airports also reported +12.1% growth in passenger traffic in the first nine months of 2013, with 12,249,300 passengers to date.
The top five destinations in September 2013 were Bangkok, London, Doha, Manila and Sydney.
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The strong passenger growth is a boost to trading among the airport’s retail partners such as DFS Group (above) and Pure Gold (below) |
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Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Operations Officer Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi said: “Efforts to attract new airline partners and new routes, alongside strategic investments in infrastructure, will enable Abu Dhabi International Airport to further accommodate the increase in passenger traffic while providing them with a wider choice for efficient travel solutions. The capital’s airport has established itself as a regional hub for air transport and will continue to firmly hold this position as Abu Dhabi Airports delivers the Midfield Terminal Building in 2017.”
The Capacity Enhancement Programme currently in progress will enable Abu Dhabi International Airport to accommodate more than 17 million passengers annually through enhancements to existing facilities, the most recent of these being the new Arrivals Hall, which opened earlier this year.
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