Pakistan ranks 4th at Dubai airport with 3.2m passengers
“DXB counted 3.2 million Pakistan-Dubai passengers in January–September, placing Pakistan fourth among source markets.”
Key points
- DXB counted 3.2 million Pakistan-Dubai passengers in January–September, placing Pakistan fourth among source markets.
- The airport posted record quarterly traffic and reported fast processing times while expanding capacity.
Dubai Airports says 3.2 million passengers traveled between Pakistan and Dubai International Airport (DXB) in the first nine months of 2025, making Pakistan the hub’s fourth-largest market over that period.
DXB handled a record 24.2 million passengers in the July–September quarter and 70.1 million from January to September. India led country traffic with 8.8 million passengers, followed by Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, with Pakistan next ahead of the United States.
Operational metrics remained strong, with nearly all travelers clearing passport control in minutes. Dubai is also upgrading facilities at Terminals 1 and 3 to support sustained demand, particularly from South Asian travelers.
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