Traffic on the rise at Abu Dhabi International Airport During Holiday Season

2021-12-23 Traffic on the rise at Abu Dhabi International Airport During Holiday Season

23 Dec 2021 , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) today announced holiday traffic will increase almost 400% from 2020 as passenger demand, flight numbers and network presence expand.

From the period running December 22 to January 2, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates an average of 32,000 passengers and 102 flights per day will pass through AUH almost four times the passenger traffic reported during the same period last year (8400 passengers per day) and almost twice the flights (56). Passenger traffic (59,000 per day) and flight numbers (149 per day) still remain down from the same period in 2019.

Passengers are reminded to follow these helpful travel tips to ensure smooth journeys throughout the festive season.

Before heading to the Airport
  • For the latest travel regulations and rules for your destination, contact your airline. 
  • Make sure to organize all necessary validated documents before arriving at the airport.
  • Check out our website to find out where your terminal is located.
  • Give yourself enough time to get to the airport 3 hours early.
  • Make sure to have your mask on at all times.
  • Keep yourself hydrated during the busy day.
  • Dress comfortably for your flight.

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