DXB reaffirms as world’s busiest international airport, with 2% increase in summer seat capacity

Once again, Dubai International Airport (DXB) has reaffirmed its status as the world’s busiest international airport for the month of July, as reported by OAG’s world’s busiest airport monthly analyser. With a remarkable 4.9 million seats, DXB boasts a staggering 19% more international capacity than its closest competitor, London Heathrow (LHR), which stands at 4.1 million seats. As the summer travel season surges, DXB has witnessed a two percent increase in seats per day compared to June 2023, while London Heathrow experienced a one percent increase.

Furthermore, DXB has secured its position as the second busiest “global airport,” considering both domestic and international airline capacity, according to OAG. Atlanta (ATL) holds the title of the world’s busiest airport in July 2023, with an impressive 5.5 million seats, marking a 12% lead over DXB, which stands as the second busiest global airport with 4.9 million seats.

DXB has maintained its position as the busiest international airport for consecutive months. Recently, Dubai International projected handling around 3.5 million passengers between June 20 and July 3, with an average daily traffic of 252,000. Notably, on Saturday, June 24, DXB alone served 100,000 passengers. Media reports suggest that UAE’s airports are expected to witness a staggering 5 million passengers during the summer period.

In the region, Doha International Airport added seven per cent more seats per day compared to last month and and is on the ninth place on the list.

In the rest of the world, Amsterdam (AMS) ranked third in the monthly list by adding three per cent more seats per day compared to last month. Moreover, London Gatwick (LGW) has added the most seats this month, adding 263,710, which is nine per cent more seats per day than last month.