DXB records busiest season post 2020

emiratesaircraft

Arabian Post Staff

Dubai International (DXB) has recorded the busiest quarter since 2020 with 13.6m passengers in Q1 2022, indicating that traffic recovery is gaining momentum at the world’s busiest international hub. This is the second consecutive quarter when passenger traffic at DXB has surpassed the 10-million mark.

Bolstered by 5.5m in passenger traffic in March, DXB’s passenger volumes rose to 13.6m in the first quarter of 2022, up 15.7% compared to 11.8m passengers in the final quarter of 2021. By comparison, DXB recorded 5.7 million passengers in the first quarter of 2021.

ADVERTISEMENT

DXB is currently connected to 193 destinations across 92 countries via 73 scheduled international carriers.

DXB handled a total of 519,555 tonnes of cargo during the first three months of 2022, a contraction of 15.5% compared to the previous quarter (Q4 2021) during which the hub recorded 614,834 tonnes of airfreight.

Flight movements during the first quarter totalled 81,966, an increase of 5.8% compared to the last quarter of 2021 during which 77,475 flights were recorded at DXB.

India held its longstanding position as DXB’s top destination country with passenger traffic reaching 1.6m, followed by Saudi Arabia (1.1m), Pakistan (997K) and the UK (934K passengers). The top three cities in terms of passenger numbers were London (617K passengers), Riyadh (517K), Jeddah (337K), followed closely by Istanbul (324K passengers).


Also published on Medium.


Notice an issue?

Arabian Post strives to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to its readers. If you believe you have identified an error or inconsistency in this article, please don't hesitate to contact our editorial team at editor[at]thearabianpost[dot]com. We are committed to promptly addressing any concerns and ensuring the highest level of journalistic integrity.


ADVERTISEMENT
Just in:
Results of the ixCrypto Index Series Quarterly Review (2025 Q2) & IX Digital Asset Industry Index Series Half Yearly Review (2025 1H) // Abu Dhabi’s Masdar and Iberdrola Back £5 Billion UK Offshore Wind Venture // Tokyo Real Estate Set for $75 Million Blockchain Shake‑Up // UAE Hits Milestone with EU Delisting From High‑Risk Financial Watchlist // Dong Yuhui’s Fujian Journey: The Sea’s Lesson – 30% Destiny, 70% Determination // DNA‑Crafted Nanomachines Self‑Assemble in Water // Nigeria’s Coastal Highway Passes $747 m Funding Milestone // Air Arabia Reinitiates Sharjah–Damascus Flights // Record Global Interest Drives CDB’s Dual‑Currency Bond Triumph // ADNOC Gas Signs $400 Million LNG Deal with SEFE // TÜV SÜD Appoints Interim Leadership Following CEO Transition // IIT Delhi and TeamLease EdTech Kick‑start AI for Healthcare Executive Programme // Behomes Launches Behomes Hub – Cashback & Networking App for Real Estate Professionals // BoE charts new wholesale terrain for stablecoins and tokenised assets // Celebratory 911 Club Coupe Marks Half-Century Porsche Partnership // Anhui Unveils Teaser for 2025 World Manufacturing Convention, Extending a Global Invitation to Innovate Together // BRICS Pledge Cooperation, Not Confrontation With U.S. // Can India Emerge As The Trusted Leader Of Global South Like Earlier Years? // Galaxy AI Elevates On‑Device Intelligence with Privacy at Core // OPEC+ Eyes Pause in Production Rises After September Surge //