Dubai Airports recently announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport.
December closed as the busiest month in DXB history, with 8.7mn guests, up 6.1% year on year. The fourth quarter was also the busiest ever, with 25.1mn guests, an increase of 5.9% compared to the same period in 2024.
Total flight movements reached 118,000 in Q4, up 5%, bringing the annual total to 454,800 a rise of 3.3% year on year.
Highest baggage volume
DXB efficiently managed 86.75mn bags in 2025, a 4.95% year-on-year increase, marking the highest ever baggage volume handled during the calendar year.
India retained its position as DXB’s largest country market with 11.9mn guests, followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at 7.5mn, the United Kingdom at 6.3mn, Pakistan at 4.3mn, and the United States at 3.3mn.
By the end of 2025, DXB was connected to 291 destinations across 110 countries, served by 108 international airlines, reinforcing its position as one of the most globally connected hubs in the world.
“We expect traffic to approach 99.5mn in 2026, supported by close coordination across the sector and the oneDXB community,” commented Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports.
