Dubai International Airport (DXB) announced that it handled 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026 (January through June), down 31.3% year on year.
Restrictions in surrounding airspace due to the situation in the Middle East had an impact, but passenger numbers steadily increased to approximately 3.5 million in April, around 4.5 million in May, and about 5 million in June. With the resumption of operations, improved connectivity, and higher load factors, capacity has returned from the second quarter onward, and demand is also recovering.
Aircraft movements totaled 150,600, down 32.1% year on year, of which 62,500 were recorded in the second quarter. As of the end of the first half, approximately 50 international airlines served the airport, connecting 217 cities in 99 countries.
Cargo handled totaled 751,340 tonnes, down 28.7% year on year, including 351,716 tonnes in the second quarter. A total of 30.3 million pieces of baggage were handled, down 28%, while the baggage mishandling rate stood at 2.7 cases per 1,000 passengers, below the global industry benchmark of approximately 4.9 cases.
DXB expects momentum to strengthen in the second half, supported by the recovery of its network and flight frequencies, growing transfer demand, eased travel advisories in key markets, and various events being held in Dubai.
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