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05/12/2024AD AirportsZayed International Airport Crowned “WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL AIRPORT”

Zayed International Airport (AUH) was crowned World’s Most Beautiful Airport at the prestigious Prix Versailles, The World Architecture and Design Award, recognising its outstanding architectural design in the Airports category. The announcement was made at a ceremony in Paris at UNESCO’s Headquarters, coinciding with the airport's first anniversary and UAE’s Eid Al Etihad 53 celebrations. Read More

15/11/2024AD AirportsABU DHABI AIRPORTS INAUGURATES NEW U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY AT ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Abu Dhabi Airports today inaugurated the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (U.S. CBP) preclearance facility at Zayed International Airport (AUH). The official ceremony was attended by Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, Martina Strong, U.S. Ambassador to the UAE; Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, and Judson Murdock, CBP Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner. Read More

31/10/2024AD AirportsABU DHABI AIRPORTS TRANSITIONS NEW U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY TO ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the full transition of the new state-of-the-art United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new Preclearance facility eliminates the need for lengthy queues upon arrival in the US, ensuring a smooth and expedited journey for all passengers when travelling to the United States from Abu Dhabi. Read More

29/10/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports Reports Remarkable Passenger Growth In First Nine Months of 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced exceptional year-to-date (YTD) passenger traffic growth, welcoming 21.7 million passengers across its airports as of September 30, 2024. This represents a remarkable 31.2% increase compared to the 16.5 million passengers served during the same period in 2023. Read More

21/10/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports Free Zone signs Musataha agreement with Radius Group to develop AED320m warehousing facilities

Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has signed a Musataha agreement with Radius Group, a leading developer of industrial and logistics company, to develop a AED320 million warehousing facility. Read More

28/09/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports marks early reopening of northern runway at Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the early reopening of Zayed International Airport’s (AUH) Northern Runway (13L/31R), which is now fully operational for arrivals and departures, following a successful rehabilitation project. Read More

17/09/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways join the global network of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways are taking a significant step towards creating a more supportive travel experience with the launch of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme at Zayed International Airport (AUH) and onboard Etihad Airways flights. This initiative underscores both organisations’ commitment to supporting all passengers, particularly those with non-visible disabilities. Read More

03/09/2024AD AirportsZayed International Airport Expands Connectivity to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with flynas

Zayed International Airport (AUH) welcomed flynas inaugural flight, marking the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first low-cost airline's new direct service from Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED) to Abu Dhabi. This strategic route expansion enhances connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, meeting the growing demand for travel between these two key markets. Read More

20/08/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports and IndiGo Launch Three New Routes to India

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the Emirate’s five airports, today announced the recent launch of three new direct routes by Indian airline, IndiGo. These new routes will connect Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Mangaluru (IXE), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), and Coimbatore (CJB) in India. Read More

19/08/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports extends partnership with Groupe ADP to enhance advanced air mobility infrastructure in the emirate

Abu Dhabi Airports and Groupe ADP have extended their partnership to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure in the emirate. The partnership extension will focus on the operation of ground infrastructure for AAM services in Abu Dhabi. Read More

31/07/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports welcomes 13.9m passengers in first half of 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports (AD Airports) has reported continued positive growth with strong passenger traffic, flight movements, and cargo volumes for the first half of 2024. Read More

12/07/2024AD AirportsZayed International Airport Welcomes Akasa Air Daily Flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai

Zayed International Airport announced the arrival of Akasa Air’s inaugural flight from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi. The flight, which touched down at 18:50 yesterday, strengthens the longstanding links between the two countries, boosting tourism and trade links. Read More

29/05/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports Recognised with Multiple Accolades at Transform Awards 2024

Abu Dhabi Airports proudly announces its impressive wins at Transform Awards 2024, where the company was recognised for exceptional communication and innovation in branding, underlining its ambition to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s vision of becoming a leading global destination. Read More

24/05/2024AD AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airport Services Announce Partnership to Strengthen Airport Ground Services

Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airport Services have signed a contract to extend their longstanding partnership in providing ground services for passengers at Zayed International Airport. This agreement aims to further enhance the passenger experience by offering advanced and seamless services. Read More

16/05/2024AD AirportsIndiGo Increases Its Frequencies at Zayed International Airport by 50%

Today, Abu Dhabi Airports announced the expansion of its network and connectivity with the launch of daily flights from Zayed International Airport to Chandigarh, Kannur, and the resumption of daily flights to Lucknow. Read More