On 24 August, Abu Dhabi Airports released its passenger traffic report for the first half of 2022. The report reveals healthy figures for passenger traffic of 6,299,725 across Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma and Sir Bani Yas Island airports between 1 January and 30 June 2022.
The airports also recorded 94,538 flights in H1 2022 in a clear demonstration of substantial network and passenger traffic growth while maintaining the highest levels of operational excellence.
Robust service levels in H1 2022
In addition to the passenger traffic and air traffic management results, the sustainability of airport operations was another standout takeaway from official H1 2022 figures. At Abu Dhabi International (AUH) alone, the number of scheduled passenger flights increased by 94% compared to the first half of 2021. AUH today is connected to 101 scheduled passenger destinations served by 23 airlines, compared to 76 destinations by 19 airlines in the same period last year.
Abu Dhabi International also handled 297,549 tonnes of air freight during the first half of the year.
A positive Q2 2022 at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport recorded positive passenger traffic results for the second quarter of 2022. Between April and June, scheduled passenger flights at AUH increased by 117% compared to the second quarter of 2021. AUH was also connected to 104 scheduled passenger destinations served by 22 airlines, compared to 74 destinations by 19 airlines in Q2 2021.
Load factors also increased at AUH during the first half of 2022, improving to 73% compared to 33% only during the same period last year.
Source: Abu Dhabi Airports