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Between 1 January to 30 June 2025, Abu Dhabi Airports welcomed over 15.8 million passengers, a significant 13.1% increase over figures from the first half of 2024. Zayed International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi’s flagship gateway, played a pivotal role in the increase, with 15.5 million passengers walking through its gates until the end of June – up 13.2% year-on-year. This rise in passenger traffic was also supported by 133,533 total flights across the five airports in the first half of 2025, representing a 9.2% rise from the same period last year. AUH registered 93,858 aircraft movements, 11.4% over H1 2024 when it recorded 84,286 flights. Abu Dhabi Airports continues to cement its position as a key enabler of economic growth and global connectivity, reporting double-digit passenger traffic growth for a 17th consecutive quarter as well as strong flight movement and cargo growth in the first half of 2025. Expanding its global footprint remains central to Abu Dhabi Airports’ growth strategy. In the first half of the year, the network added 16 new destinations and welcomed new airline partners. Notable additions include China Eastern Airlines’ four-times-weekly Shanghai service (with daily service commencing in September), Air Seychelles’ six weekly flights, and Fly Cham’s service to Damascus. IndiGo also strengthened its presence at AUH with new routes to Madurai, Bhubaneswar, and Vishakhapatnam, further cementing AUH as the airline’s most connected hub in the UAE. Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “The first six months of this year have posed some operational challenges, yet our expectational mid-year results demonstrate the resilience of our network and the collaborative partnerships that underpin our growth. Consistently delivering positive growth for the …

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