Abu Dhabi's airports handle record 29.4m passengers in 2024

Passenger traffic across Abu Dhabi's five airports hit a record 29.4m travellers in 2024, up 28% year-on-year, driven by growth at Zayed International Airport that is home to Gulf major Etihad Airways. Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport handled 28.8m passengers last year, up from 22.4 in 2023, as the emirate's main hub added airlines and expanded its network, state-owned operator Abu Dhabi Airports said on Wednesday. Zayed International Airport connected travellers to a network of more than 125 destinations with 29 routes launched last year. The airport, which opened the new Terminal A in November 2023, added eight airlines last year, including British Airways, Air Astana, Aegean Airlines, US Bangla Airlines, Akasa Air, Hainan Airlines, Flynas and Turkmenistan Airlines. “2024 was a highly successful year for Abu Dhabi Airports, marked by record-breaking passenger traffic, significant cargo growth, and the successful completion of key infrastructure projects,” Elena Sorlini, managing director and CE at Abu Dhabi Airports, said.<br/>