Airports in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expect 135 million passengers in 2024 - a 4% increase over the previous year. Driven by agreements and advancements in air transportation, this growth is expected to increase flight operations and carrier-served destinations in the upcoming year.

However, that’s not it! We'll go over more UAE aviation statistics and trends 2024.

Market Overview and Growth Trends

  1. As per the World Economic Forum's 2015 Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report, the United Arab Emirates holds the third position in terms of air transport infrastructure out of 141 countries. (Research Gate)
  2. With a CAGR of -14.31% from 2017 to 2021, the total number of passenger airline seats (domestic and international combined) available in the United Arab Emirates was 39,824.13 thousand in 2021. Global Data
  3. Compared to February 2023, the UAE air travel increased by 14% in February 2024. Approximately 2,900 aircraft movements on a record-breaking day represented the highest volume of air traffic in the history of UAE civil aviation. (Middle East Economy)
  4. According to Ahmed Al Jallaf, (GCAA) Air Navigation Services Sector, the notable increase in air traffic in 2023—nearly 19% from 2022—complements the growth in air traffic since the beginning of 2024. WAM
  5. An analysis released today projects that by 2026, there will be 308,300 departures from the United Arab Emirates' air transportation system. This represents a roughly 50,000 rise from the 258,900 departures that were reported in 2021. Report Linker
  6. The number of passengers using the airports in the United Arab Emirates surged to over 134 million in 2023, up 33% from 2022 and more than 5% from 2019 pre-pandemic levels. This expansion highlights the aviation industry's resilience and competitiveness in the United Arab Emirates, demonstrating its capacity to garner substantial trust from across the globe. WAM
  7. However, over the course of the forecast period, 85,546.19 thousand passenger airline seats are anticipated, representing a CAGR of 16.52%. Global Data
  8. Over the next 20 years, UAE O&D passenger traffic is expected to increase by 5.8% annually. Air Bus 
  9. The construction of a new $35 billion terminal at Al Maktoum Airport, which is expected to be five times larger than the existing main airport and rank first in the world, was approved by Dubai. CNBC

Passenger Behavior and Travel Patterns

  1. This market is anticipated to see a growth in users, with 1.91 million users by 2028. Statista
  2. Passengers on Flydubai acknowledge that direct flights are important in determining which airline they will fly with, with connectivity (ranked highest at 37%) and value for money (ranked second) ranking highly. News Fly Dubai
  3. It is anticipated that consumer spending on transport in the United Arab Emirates will increase gradually between 2024 and 2029, reaching $24.3 billion in 2029, a 30.6% increase during that time. Statista
  4. There were almost 30 million airport passenger arrivals in the UAE in 2022, compared to previous year was about 16.9 million. Statista
  5. The airport handled 86.9 million passengers overall in 2023. The yearly passenger traffic in 2019 amounted to 86.3 million. Voa News
  6. Approaching its peak, the airport anticipates handling 88.8 million passengers this year. This will put additional pressure on the already congested airport, which witnessed record 416,405 aircraft movements. VOA News

Airline Performance and Market Share

  1. The demand for air travel surged this summer, and Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, carried over 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations. National News
  2. From reservation to completion, flydubai's Business Team helps business class travelers, with 87% of them reporting that their questions were satisfactorily answered. News FlyDubai
  3. Approximately 43.6 million passengers were transported by the Emirates Airline group in the fiscal year 2022–2023., compared to the previous year which  19.56 million. Statista
  4. Notably, 33.58% of respondents say that Emirates' online check-in and booking processes are very effective. Real Researcher
  5. Additionally, in November, Emirates will begin a $2 billion retrofit programme to outfit 120 aircraft with its newest on-board goods. National News
  6. According to research, 33.91% express great satisfaction with the off-board and on-board services provided by Emirates. Real Researcher
  7. UAE's national airline, Etihad Airways, released traffic statistics for January 2024, stating that more over 1.4 million passengers boarded with a standard load factor of 86.04%. Etihad Airways
  8. More flights are being added by Etihad to accommodate demand. In comparison to last year, it now provides about 27% more weekly departures for Summer '24." Etihad Airways
  9. Flydubai reports a 75% increase in earnings over 2022 to AED 2.1 billion (USD 572 million). Flydubai News
  10. Flydubai carries 13.8 million people, up 31% from 2022 and setting a new high that exceeds the 11 million pre-pandemic number. Flydubai News

Fleet Size and Composition

  1. A fleet of over 500 aircraft, with an estimated 250 more scheduled for delivery. UK Essays
  2. The Dubai-based airline serves 151 destinations across 80 countries and has the largest aircraft fleet in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Statista
  3. The airports at Al Maktoum ($8.1 billion), Abu Dhabi ($6.8 billion), Sharjah International ($400 million), and Dubai International ($7.6 billion) all had billion-dollar renovations from the UAE government. Trade Administration
  4. With 120 Airbus A380-800s, 124 Boeing 777-300ERs, 10 Boeing 777-200LRs, and 11 Boeing 777 freighters for its SkyCargo division, Emirates Airlines has an amazing fleet.  Trade Administration
  5. 39 Boeing 787s, 7 Boeing 777s, 19 Airbus A320s, 5 Airbus 350s, and 5 Boeing 777 freighters are among the 79 aircraft that Etihad Airways claims to be in operation. Trade Administration
  6. By 2033, the UAE alone is predicted to need almost 22,000 pilots and crew members based on existing orders. Trade Administration

Airport Infrastructure and Technology Adoption

  1. 97% of travelers approve of new technology like luggage tracking and e-boarding passes, which speed up check-ins and lower anxiety. PR Newswire
  2. Operations at Dubai International Airport will relocate to Al Maktoum Airport, which is expected to grow to be the biggest airport in the world with 400 aircraft gates and five runways. It will set the bar for new aviation innovations. CNBC
  3. 75% of travelers are prepared to give up other in-flight comforts in favor of quick, dependable, and free Wi-Fi when travelling. PR Newswire

Regulatory Environment and Safety Measures

  1. At its main airport in Dubai, Emirates has set up more than thirty biometric cameras, which are situated at the check-in desks, lounge entrances, and some boarding gates. More than 380,000 customers have used biometric gates for boarding, and over 58,000 customers have used this contactless verification to gain access to the lounge.  Emirates
  2. According to a survey, 3.73% of survey respondents says, "I feel safe and the security procedures at Emirates are tight." Real Researcher
  3. With a remarkable track record in baggage handling, Emirates guarantees that 99.9% of luggage leaving or transferring through Dubai gets to its owner on schedule and at the correct location. Emirates
  4. The Commander-in-Chief evaluated the UAE aviation department in 2021, emphasizing a perfect score; 100% in satisfying international and national airport security criteria. Gulf News
  5. The largest baggage system in the world is found at Dubai Airports, which spans 150 km and handles more than 150 million bags annually. Splunk tracks each bag's trip using more than 200 data elements. Splunk
  6. According to a study by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the size of the worldwide market for airport security is anticipated to reach $26 billion by 2030. - Trade News Service of Arabia

Cargo Traffic and Freight Operations

  1. At the conclusion of the 2017–2018 fiscal year, the airline's freight division, Emirates SkyCargo, handled 2.6 million metric tonnes of cargo. Statista
  2. The greatest cargo volume activity occurred in March of last year, when 17,700 tons were moved. Sharjah24
  3. Dubai handled 162,000 tons of cargo in Q1 2024, a 25.6% increase that demonstrated the city's importance in international trade, particularly express delivery and pharmaceuticals. Zawya

Flight Operations and On-time Performance

  1. Arriving and departing aircraft from the airport consistently arrive on time with a 98% accuracy rate, which is higher than the industry average of 82%. Research Gate
  2. According to a Honeywell survey, 94% of travelers in the UAE believe that delays and punctuality have improved over the previous ten years, but more needs to be done. PR Newswire
  3. Emirates recorded 137,589 flights with 81.30% punctuality while United  Airlines recorded 789,200 flights; 80.46% punctuality. CNN Travels
  4. 14.24% of respondents say the Emirates airline arrives on time and is very punctual. Real Researcher
  5. Flydubai began operating 17 routes, and by the end of 2023, it had 122 destinations across 52 countries. Flydubai News
  6. Flydubai comes in second with 129 destinations, followed by Air Arabia with 215 and Emirates Airlines with 143. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi links to about 40 destinations, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi reaches 29, and Etihad Airways serves 76 destinations. Emirates News Agency

Environmental Sustainability Initiatives

  1. The Flydubai airline hedged 12% of its fuel consumption last year and is still looking at fuel hedging solutions. Flydubai News
  2. Terminal A of Abu Dhabi Airport has 7,540 solar panel parking shades, which cut yearly carbon emissions by 5,300 tons, or the emissions of 1,060 cars. Emirates News Agency
  3. More than 70% of Terminal A's landscaping plants are native species that are resistant to salt and drought, making it a "Green Building Certified" facility with three pearls. Emirates News Agency
  4. Over 90% recycled steel and 82% certified timber were utilized in the construction of Terminal A, and water-efficient fixtures increase usage by 45% over benchmarks. Emirates News Agency

International Comparisons and Regional Dynamics

  1. Comparison of the UAE's aviation industry with other regions, and insights into regional dynamics.
  2. Through their agreement, Emirates and Flydubai made it possible for approximately 3.7 million passengers to connect easily in 2023 to 222 destinations. Flydubai News
  3. Air traffic at the UAE’s airports increased by 15% during the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, or COP28, according to the Emirates News Agency, WAM. Arab News
  4. With 86.9 million passengers handled in 2023, Dubai International Airport surpassed Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta to become the second busiest airport globally. CNBC
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