Dubai airport traffic plunges 31% in first half as Iran War disrupts travel
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Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's first hub for international traffic, recorded a sharp drop in its traffic in the second quarter of 2026. Assigned by the closures and restrictions of air space related to the war in Iran, the Emirati hub welcomed 13 million passengers between April and June, 42% less than a year earlier. The Dubai Airports operator, however, relies on the gradual return of the airlines and on the high winter season …
Dubai airport traffic plunges 31% in first half as Iran War disrupts travel
The impact of this year’s Middle East security crisis on aviation in the region is becoming clearer, with the release of second-quarter 2026 figures for Dubai International Airport. The data show passenger traffic fell sharply due to disruption caused by the US-Israel war on Iran, as missiles and drone strikes from Iran closed airspace and airports across the region. Traffic dropped to 13 million passengers for the quarter, and to 31.5 million f…
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