Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a major surge in traffic as the summer travel season kicks off, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between June 27 and July 9.
Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000, with the busiest day on July 5 for both departures and transfer traffic. Dubai Airports, alongside its stakeholders, has activated an integrated summer readiness plan to ensure guest journeys remain safe and efficient.
DXB to monitor regional disruptions amid travel surge
While the wider regional situation has led to some delays and cancellations across the network, the oneDXB community has been working around the clock to support guests, provide welfare and maintain service continuity.
Supported by a real-time monitoring and predictive system to optimize manpower and resource utilization. DXB continues to monitor the situation in close coordination with authorities and airline partners, prioritizing the safety of all guests and employees on the ground and through to take-off.
7 tips to ensure a smooth airport experience
Guests departing in the coming days are encouraged to follow these key tips to ensure a smoother airport experience. For those travelling with families, children over the age of 12 can use Smart Gates to speed up the passport control process. In addition, arrive no earlier than three hours before departure. Moreover, utilize online check-in, self-service kiosks and bag drop at DXB Terminal 3.
Other key tips:
- DUBZ provides home check-in and baggage collection services, allowing guests to complete their airport formalities from the comfort of their home or hotel.
- Stay informed on flight and gate updates with DXB Express Maps, the wayfinding platform that helps you navigate the airport with a quick QR code scan and search.
- Enhanced support is available for People of Determination, including marked accessibility routes, discreet assistance for guests wearing Sunflower Lanyards from trained staff, and a dedicated Assisted Travel Lounge in DXB Terminal 2.
- Once at the airport, travellers can enjoy DXB’s full range of facilities, including restaurants, duty-free shopping and lounges to relax before their flight.
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DXB welcomes 23.4 million guests in Q1
In Q1 2025, DXB welcomed 23.4 million guests, maintaining strong momentum and reinforcing its position as the world’s leading international airport. Traffic was up 1.5 percent compared to the record-breaking Q1 last year. January alone saw the highest monthly traffic ever recorded at DXB, welcoming 8.5 million guests, an achievement made possible not just by infrastructure, but by the coordinated effort of thousands of people behind the scenes.
In 2024, the airport welcomed a total of 92.3 million guests, the highest annual traffic in its history.
