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Dubai International (DXB) has recorded a remarkable year of growth in 2022, exceeding its annual passenger forecast with more than 66 million passengers. This achievement was propelled by the airport’s strong recovery after the pandemic, with an exceptional fourth quarter contributing to the surge in passenger numbers.

In 2022, DXB saw year-on-year growth of 127%, welcoming over 66 million passengers. The final quarter of the year was particularly impressive, with 19.7 million passengers and a 67% increase compared to the same period in 2021. It was the busiest quarter since 2019, with December alone seeing 7.1 million passengers, marking the first time since January 2020 that DXB’s monthly traffic surpassed the 7 million mark.

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India remains DXB’s top destination country, with 9.8 million passengers, followed by Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom with 4.9 million and 4.6 million passengers, respectively. Pakistan, the US, and Russia also saw a significant recovery in passenger volumes compared to 2019 levels.

DXB is currently connected to 229 destinations in 99 countries through more than 88 international carriers. London was the top destination city in 2022, followed by Riyadh, Mumbai, Jeddah, and New Delhi.

Despite the growth in passenger numbers, cargo volumes continued to decrease, with a recorded 420,125 tonnes in the fourth quarter, a 31.7% decline from the same period in 2021. The decline is due to the moving of major freight operators back to Dubai World Central (DWC) and the return of pax-freighter aircraft to passenger operations.

DXB’s baggage handling system processed 62.2 million bags in 2022 with a success rate of 99.8%. The average waiting time at passport control queues was less than 13 minutes for 95.48% of arriving passengers, while 96.24% of passengers queued for less than 5 minutes at departure passport control. The average queue times at security check-on departures were less than 3 minutes for 96.38% of total passengers.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, expressed his satisfaction with the airport’s outstanding performance, stating, “We knew it was the year when growth would return to the air travel sector in a big way, but the surge was much stronger than anticipated, and we had to do our best to turn that challenge into an opportunity.”

Looking ahead to 2023, Griffiths commented, “With DXB forecast to welcome 78 million passengers this year, and Dubai hosting major international events including the Dubai Airshow and COP28, it will be another year of new challenges and opportunities, and we are ready for them.”

DXB’s success is a testament to its dedication to providing top-quality services to its passengers and the airport community. As the world’s busiest global hub, DXB remains committed to prioritizing its customers, its people, and sustainability as it continues to set the bar for the world’s aviation industry.

If you’re planning to travel, consider Dubai International as your hub of choice and experience their exceptional service.