Dubai International Airport recorded 89.1 million passengers in 2018, missing its target, yet it remained the world’s busiest international airport.
Operator Dubai Airports announced that passenger traffic grew by 1% last year, the slowest annual growth rate in the last decade, failing to reach the projected target of 90.3 million passengers.
2018 is the first year in which Dubai International Airport recorded a slowdown in passenger growth after 15 years of solid growth.
Source: Wall-Street
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passengers did Dubai Airport have in 2018?
Dubai International Airport recorded 89.1 million passengers in 2018.
Was the 2018 growth target met?
No, the airport missed its target of 90.3 million passengers, recording only a 1% growth rate.
Is Dubai Airport still the busiest in the world?
Yes, despite the slower growth, it remained the world’s busiest international airport in 2018.