Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war’s effects
Aircraft movements fell 32.1% and cargo volumes dropped 28.7% as airlines avoided the region and some overseas routes remained suspended.
- Dubai International Airport reported a 31.3% decrease in passenger traffic for the first half of 2025, as the conflict in Iran caused widespread air travel disruptions across the Middle East.
- Attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on Feb. 28 triggered shutdowns and travel restrictions, damaging Dubai International Airport and forcing travelers to avoid the Gulf region.
- Aircraft movements fell 32.1% year on year to 150,600 in the first half, while the airport recorded 13 million passengers during the second quarter out of 31.5 million total.
- CEO Paul Griffiths noted a steady monthly increase in passenger volume throughout the second quarter, telling The Associated Press momentum is expected to continue as overseas airlines from Europe restart operations.
- Despite the two-month disruption, Griffiths expressed confidence the airport will "be back to full operation in a very short space of time," emphasizing the current trajectory is universally positive.
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Dubai Airport Says Passenger Traffic Slumps 31% on Iran War
Dubai International Airport said passenger traffic in the first half dropped almost a third as the Iran war disrupted travel, though the world’s biggest international aviation hub said demand is set to pick up in the latter part of the year.
The Iran war sent travelers avoiding the Middle East. Dubai airport traffic plunged 31%
Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel and prompted many travelers to choose routes that avoided the Middle East. The airport recorded 13 million passengers during the second quarter, following 31.5 million passengers in the first half. That was a 31.3% drop over passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, the a…
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Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war's effects
Dubai International Airport reports a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter. The Iran war disrupted air travel, prompting many travelers to avoid the Middle East.
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US-Iran war impact: Dubai Airport sees 31.3% decline in passenger traffic in H1, expects strong recovery in H2
Dubai International Airport's passenger traffic fell 31.3% in the first half of the year amid disruptions from the US-Iran war. However, guest volumes rose steadily in Q2, with DXB expecting stronger traffic in the second half as airline capacity and connectivity recover.
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