01/09/2026
The airport offered 4.34 million departing international seats, or 8.7 million seats in both directions. London Heathrow ranked second with 4 million seats, followed by Seoul Incheon with 3.78 million. Despite ongoing disruptions to regional airspace and flight networks, DXB has maintained strong connectivity, supported by rising travel demand and airline operations.
Passenger traffic also continued to increase, reaching 5 million in June from 3.5 million in April and 4.5 million in May. Meanwhile, construction of Al Maktoum International Airport is progressing, with the facility planned to become the world’s largest airport upon completion.