19 Oct 2016 , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.1 million passengers throughout September, marking an increase of 5% on September 2015. Since the beginning of the year, passenger traffic has grown 6% from the same period last year, with 18,528,723 passengers between January 1 and September 30.

• ·         Total departures numbered 352,067, which signify a 10.1% increase on September 2015.
• ·         Passenger traffic to India grew 10% on 2015, which maintained its position as the top destination, with 355,328 passengers throughout September.
• ·         Passengers to Qatar totaled 70,627, representing an increase of 18.4% compared to September 2015.
• ·         Saudi Arabia rose to become the third busiest destination, with traffic to and from the country increasing by 19%.
• ·         Traffic to and from Egypt rose by 37.9% to 57,885 passengers.