Dubai International Airport (DXB) reports passenger traffic drops 31.3% in the first half of the year, driven by disruptions linked to the US-Iran war. The airport handled 31.5 million passengers from January to June, compared with 46 million in the same period a year earlier, its operator says.
Outlets also cite second-quarter figures of 13 million passengers, reflecting continued disruption during April to June. Several reports attribute the downturn to regional air travel disruption from the conflict, including restrictions and closures affecting operations across the UAE and the wider Gulf. Fortune adds that some travelers seek alternative routes outside the Middle East, contributing to lower volumes.
While the overall trend is sharply negative, some coverage highlights signs of stabilization in Q2 and expectations for recovery. Mint and other reports note that passenger volumes rise steadily during April to June and that DXB expects stronger traffic in the second half as airline capacity and connectivity recover, with some overseas carriers not yet fully returned.
