On February 24, Dubai International Airport inaugurated a new extension that increases its annual capacity from 75 million passengers per year to 90 million passengers per year.
The investment in the new airport extension amounted to USD 1.2 billion and will be used by over 70 airlines. It will be connected via train to Terminal 1, which has just been renovated.
At the beginning of January, Dubai International Airport confirmed its position as the world’s largest airport in terms of international passengers, a title it acquired in 2014 when it surpassed London’s Heathrow airport. Over 78 million international passengers passed through Dubai International Airport in 2015, 10.7% more than in 2014.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new capacity of Dubai International Airport?
Following the recent extension, the airport’s annual capacity has increased from 75 million to 90 million passengers.
How much was invested in the airport’s expansion?
The investment for the new extension amounted to 1.2 billion USD, serving over 70 airlines.
When did Dubai Airport become the world’s busiest for international travel?
Dubai International Airport claimed the title of the world’s busiest airport for international passengers in 2014, surpassing London Heathrow.