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Passenger traffic at Dubai International, the world’s second busiest airport for international passengers, rose 6.1 per cent in July, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports recently.
Passenger traffic in July reached 5,310,361, an increase of 6.1 per cent compared to 5,006,155 during the corresponding month in 2012. Year to date traffic is up 15.3 per cent to 37,972,464 compared to 32,937,794 during the first seven months of 2012.
Aircraft movements totalled 28,462 during July, an increase of 2.3 per cent from the 27,829 recorded during the same period last year. Passengers per aircraft movement in July came in at 201.
Among the strongest markets in terms of percentage* passenger growth were Eastern Europe (+58.7 per cent), driven by flydubai expansion to multiple destinations in the region and Emirates’ new service to Warsaw. Passenger traffic to and from Australasia rose 49.4 per cent driven by Emirates expansion and Qantas’ new operation connecting Australia and London through Dubai.
On a country level, Australia (+53.6 per cent), the UK (+22.1 per cent), Sri Lanka (+20.6 per cent) and France (+17.5 per cent) recorded the largest increases.
In terms of overall passenger numbers, Western Europe traffic took over as the top market thanks to robust growth (+13.4 per cent) during the month.
The Indian subcontinent, which fell to second spot, continued to show positive growth (+6.1 per cent) due to the expansion of several Indian carriers including Indigo, Spice Jet and Air India Express. North American traffic growth slowed recently, in comparison with the strong growth trends witnessed last year.
“Dubai International continues to build its reputation as a leading global hub that is characterised by relentless traffic growth, rapid expansion and an unflagging commitment to service,” said Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.