Busy end of summer expected at Dubai International Airport

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year.

Between August 13th and 23rd, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million passengers, with daily averages reaching 280,000.

The busiest day is forecast for Friday, 15 August, when more than 290,000 passengers are expected to pass through its facilities.

The back-to-school surge follows a record-breaking first half of 2025, which saw Dubai welcome 9.88 million international overnight visitors – a 6% increase year-on-year – and DXB handle over 46 million passengers, reaffirming its position as the world’s biggest international airport.

Dubai Airports notes that is working with the oneDXB community including airlines, control authorities, and commercial and service partners, to ensure a seamless, stress-free journey for every guest during this busy travel period.