Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war
Dubai airport's passenger traffic dropped by 66% in March due to Iran's attacks on the UAE during the Middle East war. Traveller numbers at Dubai International sank to 2.5 million, down from the previous year's count.
Dubai airport's passenger traffic plunged by two-thirds in March following Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai Media Office reported that traveller numbers at Dubai International sank to 2.5 million, a 66% year-on-year drop. The airport faced a period of regional disruption that constrained airspace capacity and flight schedules. This disruption was caused by the ongoing Middle East war. The Dubai Media Office released this information in a statement on Monday, May 04, 2026.
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