DXB posts document passenger numbers in 2023

Dubai International Airport beat its pre-pandemic annual passenger site visitors final 12 months, on the again of a powerful efficiency within the second half of 2023.

DXB welcomed 87 million passengers in 2023, a development of 31.7 per cent year-on-year, surpassing the 86.4 million recorded in 2019.

With 7.8 million visitors, December was the busiest month within the fourth quarter throughout which the airport welcomed a complete of twenty-two.4 million visitors, a year-on-year development of 13.8 per cent in comparison with This fall of final 12 months. Q3 remained the quarter with highest site visitors since 2019 with 23 million visitors whereas August, with 7.9 million visitors, was the month with the very best site visitors.

DXB processed a complete of 77.5 million luggage in 2023, making it the very best quantity of luggage managed throughout a calendar 12 months on the airport. Despite 24.6 per 12 months year-on-year enhance in baggage quantity, DXB maintained its success price of 99.8 per cent, with solely 2.4 mishandled luggage per 1,000 passengers.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, mentioned it isn’t simply the portions which can be excessive, the shopper expertise within the terminals can be distinctive. He mentioned that greater than 95 per cent of visitors skilled lower than seven minutes of ready time at departure passport management whereas the typical ready time at safety test on departures was lower than 4 minutes for 97.5 per cent of visitors.

Taking to social media platform X, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, mentioned the determine “is a testament to Dubai’s commitment to stay at the forefront as a global aviation gateway, propelled by connectivity, service excellence and innovation”.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, mentioned, “DXB’s spectacular efficiency in 2023 is a convincing testomony to the visionary management and dedication of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to realize development and excellence throughout sectors, surmounting all challenges alongside the best way.”

. @DubaiAirports: In 2023, we soared to new heights with 87 million visitors travelling by means of @DXB, delivered 77.5 million luggage with 99.8% accuracy and recorded 416,405 flight actions. pic.twitter.com/ZJi8UZa5mg

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 19, 2024

2023 was a exceptional 12 months of achievements for @DXB, which dealt with 87 million visitors, a year-on-year enhance of virtually 32%.

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— HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (@HHAhmedBinSaeed) February 19, 2024