Dubai airport reports sharp drop in second quarter traffic due to Iran war’s effects
Summary
Dubai International Airport saw a large drop in passengers in the second quarter because the war involving Iran caused travel disruptions. The airport had 13 million passengers in that period, down more than 30% from the previous year, but officials expect passenger numbers to improve soon.Key Facts
- Dubai International Airport had 13 million passengers in the second quarter of 2026.
- This number is 31.3% less than the same period in 2025.
- The total passengers in the first half of 2026 were 31.5 million.
- Air traffic was affected by shutdowns after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2026.
- The airport was slightly damaged by attacks from Iran.
- There were 150,600 aircraft take-offs and landings in the first half of 2026, down 32.1% compared to last year.
- Passenger numbers have been steadily increasing each month since the disruption lasted two months.
- Airport CEO Paul Griffiths expects full operations to return soon as European airlines plan to resume flights.
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