UAE. Dubai International handled 6.9 million passengers in April, a year-on-year increase of +7.2%.
This brought passenger numbers in the first four months of 2016 to 27.9 million, an increase of +6.9% compared to the same period in 2015.
Dubai Airports said Eastern Europe was the fastest-growing market in terms of percentage growth, with routes to the region increasing by +12.6%. It was followed by Asia with +12.1% growth and the GCC with a +10.3% increase.
The Indian Subcontinent was the region with the most growth in passenger numbers (1,644,045), followed by Western Europe (1,533,558), and the GCC (1,252,282).
Total aircraft movements reached 34,733 in April, a +4.3% year-on-year increase. In the first four months of the year, total aircraft movements rose +5.4% to 139,079. The average number of passengers per movement was 210 during April.
“We are very pleased with the growth so far this year and with the summer travel peak round the corner the numbers are only going to increase,” said Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.
“As is the case every summer peak, Dubai International is expected to welcome a record number of passengers. We are actively working with our partners devising a robust operational plan which will involve the deployment of additional staff. We will also be launching a public awareness campaign to encourage passengers to follow our travel tips and show up early to the airport to enjoy all that we have on offer before boarding their flights.”
