Dubai International Airport Prepares for Its Busiest January Ever
Currently, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is witnessing extraordinary traffic growth – the airport is expected to see its highest January ever. The airport will accommodate more than 4.3 million passengers, in the first half of January 2025. This means that an average of 287 thousand passengers per day – 8% more than in the same period of 2024 and 6% more than in 2018-2019, based on the indicators of the previous year before the pandemic.
The high record so far has been on the 3rd of January alone seeing over 311,000 people pass through the airport, it was even busier than other holidays seen in previous holiday seasons. This is mainly occasioned by international visitors who left the region after the holidays and Kenyan residents who were on holiday.
Anticipated 2025 Traffic Increase
Traffic growth was mentioned in November 2024 by Paul Griffiths, the CEO of Dubai Airports, with expectations of the passenger number to be nearly 92 million in that year from 87 million in 2023. As observed by Griffiths, there has been a change of tide, where DXB has a higher value of direct passenger traffic as compared to the transfer traffic.
Tips for Traveling for a Smoother Journey
As passenger volumes soar, DXB has issued several tips to help travelers navigate the bustling airport efficiently:
- Early and Online Check-In: The choice of check-in options includes early or self-check-in as well as city check-in for all Emirates passengers. Other travelers should strive to do online checks to avoid wasting a lot of time.
- Arrive Early: Travelers on flydubai should check in at least four hours before their flight while other airline passengers should check in not more than three hours before the time of their flight.
- Baggage Preparedness: There are strict rules and regulations to do with baggage and packing, it is advisable to read more on the same to avoid inconveniences.
- Security Screening: For faster security checks, take jewelry and coins in hand baggage, and remember about rules regarding liquids and gel.
- Smart Gates: Smart Gates are also available for families with children aged over 12 by which they can pass through the checkpoint easily.
DXB's Global Leadership
Dubai Airports stressed that the increase in passenger traffic proves that DXB is the world’s most popular airport for international passengers. The airport has persisted in establishing records in its functional capacity and customer satisfaction standards while providing seamless connectivity on the international level.
As DXB is dealing with post-holiday congestion, its excellent result demonstrates its function as one of the leading worldwide gateways, which will not decline in 2025.
