**, Russia and Turkey recorded more than 100% recovery in passenger numbers in 2022. Initial capacity of 11million passengers per annum. A new 28m (92ft) control tower was also constructed. The same trend is observed in terms of the number of passenger flights that also increased in almost all airports in 2021 compared with 2020, ranging between -3.6 % in Helsinki and +166.5 % in Berlin-Brandenburg. [38], In September 2012, Dubai Airports changed the names of concourses to make it easier for passengers to navigate the airport. The airline will operate services to a number of destinations from DWC as it continues its operations from Dubai International. The airports growth outpaced the annual forecast in the final months of the year following an exceptionally strong fourth quarter.[256]. [1], Airports Council International's final full-year figures are as follows:[2], Airports Council International's final full-year figures are as follows:[3], Airports Council International's final full-year figures are as follows:[4], Airports Council International's full-year figures are as follows:[5], Airports Council International's full-year figures are as follows:[6], Airports Council International's full-year figures are as follows:[7]. In February 2022, two Emirates planes nearly collided with each other. [261] So does Etihad. *Based on average queuing times (weighted by the total number of passengers processed) captured by real-time monitoring system. [29][30], Construction of Terminal 3 began in 2004 as the next stage of phase 2 of the development, with an estimated cost of around $4.55 billion. [70], Paul Griffiths (Dubai Airports' CEO) in his interview to Vision magazine, cited plans to build infrastructure to support the expansion of Emirates and budget airline flydubai, and ascend the ranks of global aviation hubs. In 2013 Dubai Airports announced an 80-day runway refurbishment program which started on 1 May 2014 and was completed on 21 July 2014. Annual passenger traffic at DXB airport. DXB handled 62.2m bags in 2022 with a success rate of 99.8% (mishandled baggage rate of 2 bags per 1,000 passengers). [16] The airport has a total capacity of 90 million passengers annually. [5] It is also the nineteenth-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic,[6] one of the busiest cargo airports in the world,[7] the busiest airport for Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 movements,[8] and the airport with the highest average number of passengers per flight. [98] The concourse allows for multi-level boarding and boasts the largest first and business class lounges in the world. A number of charter operators have reserved slots since October 1, with demand picking up from the October 28 (start of Winter Season) and expected to sustain through March 2023. [249] A senior Dubai judge was quoted on 11 February 2008, by Seven Days saying, "These laws help discourage anyone from carrying or using drugs. Taxiways were strengthened. The expanded facility opened in 2018 after the successful completion of a thorough testing and trial programme. The documentary focused on the everyday operations of the airport. DXB handled a total of 343,339 flights in 2022, up 47% YoY. opportunities, Airport Emirates offers a complimentary coach service, which operates three daily services to and from Al Ain, and four daily, to and from Abu Dhabi. The downloadable file option provides DXB traffic from 2012. [24], The advent of wide-body aircraft required further airport development in the 1970s, which had already been foreseen by the Ruler of Dubai, and plans for a new Terminal, runways, and taxiways capable of coping with international flights were drawn up. Accept cookies to experience the full functionality of this page. In 2013, the airport's capacity reached 75 million with the opening of concourse A and expansion of Terminal 2. Even if the amount of illegal drugs found on someone is 0.05 grams, they will be found guilty. Flight hours of Canadian airlines from 1990 to 2021 (in 1,000s) Segments Number of enplaned and deplaned air passengers in Canada 2013-2020 Number of enplaned and deplaned air passengers in. The annual forecast for 2023 has been readjusted upwards to. This indicated a 5.3 per cent growth when compared to the number of passengers carried by low-cost carriers in 2018, around 1.5 times the rate of the world total average passenger growth. Central, Corporate One station was built at Terminal 1 and the other at Terminal 3. The building currently includes a multi-level structure for departures and arrivals and includes 32 gates, labelled B1B32. Busiest month August 2018 with 8.3 m passengers (approx. [19], The history of civil aviation in Dubai started in July 1937 when an air agreement was signed for a flying boat base for the aircraft of Imperial Airways with the rental of the base at about 440 rupees per month this included the guards' wages. DXB handled 1.7m tonnes of cargo in 2022, down 25.5% YoY. The closure of one of DXB's two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport's capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6 per cent year on year. [99], Concourse B is directly connected to terminal 3 and is dedicated exclusively to Emirates. Dubai International Airport, (DXB/OMDB), United Arab Emirates - View live flight arrival and departure information, live flight delays and cancelations, and current weather conditions at the airport. The construction of a new terminal building consisting of a three-storey building 110m (360ft) long and included an enclosed floor area of 13,400m2 (144,000sqft). [66], The Government of Dubai provides short and long range search and rescue services, police support, medical evacuation and general purpose flights for the airport and all VIP flights to the airport. The Terminal was originally built to handle 18 million passengers; however, with extreme congestion at the terminal, the airport was forced to expand the terminal to accommodate the opening of 28 remote gates. Central, Corporate It is the largest dedicated business aviation terminal of its kind in the Middle East. of Use & Charges, Contact Situated beside Terminal 2 is the Executive Flights Terminal, which has its own check-in facilities for premium passengers and where transportation to aircraft in any of the other terminals is by personal buggy. With the expansion of the Airport Fire Services, it was necessary to find more suitable accommodation, and a hangar-style building was made available to them at the end of 1976. Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways launched services from October 31while Gulf Air commenced flights from December 8, 2013. [242], Emirates Engineering, based in Dubai, operates the aircraft maintenance and engine test cell technical facilities at the airport. The next phase of development was the second runway, which was completed three months ahead of schedule and opened in April 1984. During the 1980s, Dubai was a stopping point for airlines such as Air India, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and others traveling between Asia and Europe that needed a refueling point in the Persian Gulf. [1] 2021 statistics edit However, recent communications predict a further increase to 80 million passengers with additional reassessments of existing capacities. Concourse C became part of Terminal 3 in 2016 after concourse D opened. Last year, in spite of the travel restrictions, the DXB had 25.9 million visitors. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Dubai Duty Free recorded more than 23.5 million transactions in 2012. [13], Emirates Airline has its hub airport in Dubai International (DXB) and has their own terminal 3 with 3 concourses that they share with Flydubai. [72], Dubai International Airport has three terminals. [118][119] Another strike took place in October 2007. [89], In arrivals, the terminal contains 72 immigration counters and 14 baggage carousels. Size: 45KB. See, Al Majlis VIP Pavilion and Dubai Executive Flight Terminal, world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic, nineteenth-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, one of the busiest cargo airports in the world, second-largest building in the world by floor space, Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport, "Quantifying the Economic Impact of Aviation in Dubai", "Preliminary 2012 World Airport Traffic and Rankings", "Dubai remains world's busiest international airport", "Where to spot your favourite aircraft type", "Dubai airport up 7 per cent in passenger traffic", "Dubai Airport Terminal 2 installs 15,000 solar panels", "Emirates passenger numbers grew 9% in 2015 - HotelierMiddleEast.com", "Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi airports win record traffic. Flights up to 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) were designated as short hauls, those between 1,500-4,000 kilometers (932-2,485 miles) were considered medium hauls, and flights over 4,000 kilometers. The airport projects that international passenger and cargo traffic will increase at an average annual growth rate of 7.2% and 6.7%, respectively, and that by 2020 passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport will reach 98.5 million and cargo volumes will top 4.1 million tonnes. DXBs annual traffic in 2022 jumped 127% to reach 66.1 million passengers, which is 76.4% of 2019 levels. An estimated 200,000 plus passengers travelled on match day shuttle flights operated by flydubai and Qatar airways between DWC and Doha for the FIFA World Cup from November 20 to December 18. [104], Concourse C, is a part of Terminal 3, was opened in 2000 and used to be the largest concourse at Dubai International Airport before Concourse B in Terminal 3 opened. The terminal has 20 Airbus A380 gates at Concourse A and 5 at Concourse B and 2 at Concourse C.[85] It was announced on 6 September 2012 that Terminal 3 would no longer be Emirates-exclusive, as Emirates and Qantas had set up an extensive code sharing agreement. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1, 2 and 3. Emirates Engineering currently provides full support for the Emirates Airline fleet and all the other international operations at the airport.[243]. passengers handled. December was the busiest month of 2022 with 7.1m passengers, the first time since January 2020 when the monthly traffic reached the 7m mark. Download. Market Facts, Getting Concourse D opened on 24 February 2016 for all international airlines and moved out of the Terminal 1. 866.835.5322 (866-TELL-FAA)Contact Us, United States Department of Transportation, Aviation Safety Draft Documents Open for Comment, Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program, Legislation & Policies, Regulations & Guidance, Certificated Remote Pilots including Commercial Operators, Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations, Performance Based Navigation (PBN) Implementation and Usage, Applicable Environmental Regulations and Policy, Aeronautical Information Management Modernization (AIMM), Severe Weather and Natural Disaster Preparedness, Communications, Information, and Network Programs, Spectrum Efficient National Surveillance Radar (SENSR), View the Air Traffic Controller Workforce Plan, Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Around 70,000 flew between Tel Aviv and the Middle East in 2019, booking data shows, with Dubai the largest point-to-point market. The average rate of rooms is AED 451 per day. [249] A number of travellers have been held pending charge while Dubai authorities test their possessions, blood and urine for any trace of contraband. Terminal 1 has a capacity of 45 million passengers. Passenger traffic for 2014 grew by 7.5% as 70.48 million passengers passed through Dubai International, compared to 66.43 million during the corresponding period in 2013. The airport is connected by the road D 89. . Previous versions of this data are available. Terminal 2 inaugurated on 1 May 1998, to alleviate congestion from Terminal 1, with a capacity of 2.5million passengers annually. Dubai Duty Free sells an average of 2.9 m bottles of perfume 2,066 tonnes of chocolate, 995 tonnes of dates and 2,711 kilograms of gold every year. Terminals 1 and 3 handle 95% of the international flights, whilst Terminal 2 mainly caters to regional flights and international flights routed to other airports in Middle East. In addition, the Dubai Flower Centre opened in 2005 as part of the development. Monthly statistics are available for passenger numbers, air transport movements and cargo. DXB moved 1,932,022 tonnes (-23.2%) of international cargo during 2020. This is even lower than the statistics presented last year in the same quarter. Passengers in Terminal 3 who need to transfer between concourse A and the rest of the Terminal have to travel via an automated people mover. About this Dataset Experimental daily UK flight numbers and rolling seven-day average, including flights to, from, and within the UK. This was a reduction of around 19.6 percent on the total number of domestic passengers in the corresponding period of 2019, a change that continues to be influenced by the novel coronavirus. Powered by more than 21,000 motors, the BHS has 15,000 trays and is spread over an area equal to 75 football fields. The handling capacity of the centre is expected to be more than 300,000 tonnes of product throughput per annum. In the monthly reports Traffic & Transport, you will find information about the number of aircraft movements, handled passengers and the volume of freight. Completion was originally planned for 2006 but was delayed by two years. Fewer flights tend to be on Saturdays due to no services by Israeli carriers. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 , except where otherwise stated, /economy/economicoutputandproductivity/output/datasets/dailyukflights, Economic activity and social change in the UK, real-time indicators. . In 2009, Terminal 2 expanded its facilities to handle 5 million (an increase of 2 million) passengers annually, taking the airport's total capacity to 62 million passengers. Phase 1 of the cargo mega terminal was completed by 2004 and the next phase of expansion was scheduled for completion in late 2007. The Dubai duty-free shopping area covers 2,400m2 (26,000sqft) in departures and 540m2 (5,800sqft) in arrivals. A new building was also constructed to house the Airport Maintenance Engineer, Electronics Engineering section, and Stores unit. The average queue times at security check on departures was less than 3 minutes for 96.4% of the passengers. The contraction in cargo was due to the moving of freighter operations back to DWC in March and the return of pax freighter aircraft back to passenger operations. [10], Dubai International Airport is situated in the Al Garhoud district, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6km; 2.9mi) east[2] of Dubai and spread over an area of 7,200 acres (2,900ha) of land. The area was chosen near to Dubai, to attract passengers from the city of Dubai, rather than travel to the busier Sharjah International Airport. Most flights operate to India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Public enquiries 020 7944 4847. The airport uses highly sensitive equipment to conduct thorough searches on travellers into the UAE, including screening for smuggling, possessing or taking illegal drugs in the country. 4.8 million. Monthly passenger number on flights at Stockholm Arlanda Airport 2019-2020; DESCRIPTION. International, DWC The number of flights per day varies wildly. Services run between 6 am and 11 pm every day except Friday, when they run between 1 pm and midnight. As the second stage, Concourse 1 opened in April 2000 under the name of Sheikh Rashid Terminal. Hide. Runway refurbishment and upgrades after an 80-day project which ran from 1 May to 20 July 2014. The airport reached its capacity of 33million passengers per annum by 2007; however, this was still not enough to handle the growing over congestion at the airport. [citation needed] The Empire Flying Boats also started operating once a week flying east to Karachi mostly direct from the UK and west to Southampton, England. The hub handled 2.3mtonnes of cargo in 2021, up 20% YoY. Airport (DXB/OMDB)", UAE: Dubai Airport targets 25million passengers by year end. And you have 89 airlines to choose from. Within the international transit area of the interconnected Terminals 1 and 2, internet and games facilities, prayer rooms, showers, spas, gym, swimming pool and three hotels are provided. [271], For the other international airport serving Dubai, see. [68][unreliable source? Dubai Duty Free Company announced annual sales of Dhs5.9 billion (US$1.6 billion) in 2012, representing a 10 per cent increase on the previous year. The Al Majlis VIP pavilion was exclusively built for the Dubai Royal Air Wing and opened on 1 July 2008.