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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Dubai International Airport reports 31.3% drop in passenger traffic following regional conflict

Dubai International Airport experienced a significant decline in passenger volume and aircraft movements during the second quarter of 2025 due to regional travel disruptions following the Feb. 28 conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Despite the drop, airport leadership reports a steady month-over-month recovery in traffic and expects a return to full operations soon.

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Why It Matters

The decline in traffic at one of the world's busiest transit hubs reflects the broader impact of regional geopolitical instability on global air travel and local economic activity.

Key Facts

  • Dubai International Airport recorded 13 million passengers in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Total passenger traffic for the first half of 2025 was 31.5 million.
  • Passenger traffic saw a 31.3% drop in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
  • Aircraft movements totaled 150,600 in the first half of 2025, a 32.1% year-on-year decrease.
  • Second quarter aircraft movements were 62,500.
  • The airport sustained minor physical damage during the conflict.
  • Disruptions to air traffic lasted for two months following the Feb. 28 attacks.
  • Airport CEO Paul Griffiths reports a steady month-over-month increase in passenger volume during the second quarter.

Who's Mentioned

locationUnited States“Involved in the Feb. 28 attack.”locationIsrael“Involved in the Feb. 28 attack.”locationIran“Involved in the conflict impacting regional air travel.”other150,600“Total aircraft movements in the first half of 2025.”locationDubai International Airport“The primary subject of the traffic report.”personPaul Griffiths“CEO of Dubai International Airport.”other62,500“Total aircraft movements in the second quarter of 2025.”