{"id":26580,"date":"2025-02-10T12:50:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=26580"},"modified":"2025-02-10T12:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T12:50:24","slug":"abu-dhabis-new-record-zayed-international-airport-welcomed-30-more-passengers-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/abu-dhabis-new-record-zayed-international-airport-welcomed-30-more-passengers-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Abu Dhabi&#8217;s New Record: Zayed International Airport Welcomed 30% More Passengers in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Zayed International Airport (AUH)<\/strong> just hit a major milestone, <strong>welcoming a record-breaking 29.4 million passengers in 2024<\/strong>\u2014a massive <strong>28.1% jump<\/strong> from the previous year. A big part of this success comes from Etihad Airways, which flew passengers to <strong>over 125 destinations<\/strong>, adding 29 new routes in just one year.<\/p>\n<p>The airport also saw eight new airlines join its network, including British Airways, Air Astana, and Aegean Airlines. Aircraft movements increased by 10%, reaching <strong>249,747 takeoffs and landings<\/strong>. Key travel markets like the UK, India, Qatar, and Egypt played a major role in this surge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26581\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2548888949.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2548888949.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2548888949-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2548888949-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2548888949-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zayed International Airport isn\u2019t just busy with passengers \u2014 <strong>cargo volumes skyrocketed<\/strong> to 678,990 tonnes in 2024, a <strong>21% increase from the previous year<\/strong>. Abu Dhabi\u2019s high-tech logistics infrastructure is helping move goods faster and more efficiently, further solidifying its status as a global trade hub.<\/p>\n<p>AUH is getting more advanced with smart technology that makes travel faster and easier:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US Preclearance Facility<\/strong> \u2013 travelers to the US can now complete immigration checks before boarding, making entry into the US seamless.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Biometric Check-in &amp; E-gates<\/strong> \u2013 facial recognition speeds up boarding and immigration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-service Baggage Drop<\/strong> \u2013 say goodbye to long queues and check in your bags in seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26582\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2152279045.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2152279045.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2152279045-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2152279045-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/shutterstock_2152279045-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And to keep up with the growing demand, the airport\u2019s Northern Runway Rehabilitation Project ensures smooth operations, making AUH one of the most efficient airports in the world.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been a year of big wins for Abu Dhabi \u2014 not only is <strong>Zayed International Airport breaking records<\/strong>, but the city itself has been named the <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/abu-dhabi-named-safest-city-in-the-world-for-2025-ninth-year-running\/\"><strong>safest city in the world for 2025<\/strong><\/a>. With world-class infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and a booming economy, Abu Dhabi continues to prove why it\u2019s a global leader in travel and business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Abu Dhabi\u2019s Zayed International Airport (AUH) just hit a major milestone, welcoming a record-breaking 29.4 million passengers in 2024\u2014a massive 28.1% jump from the previous year. A big part of this success comes from Etihad Airways, which flew passengers to over 125 destinations, adding 29 new routes in just one year. 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