Abu Dhabi Airports reported record passenger and cargo growth in Q3 2026, with 8.61 million passengers passing through its facilities. This marks a 1.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

Cargo volumes surged by 11.4%, with dedicated freighter cargo rising by 28.2%. Zayed International Airport recorded 49,427 aircraft movements in Q3 2026, and total aircraft movements across the network increased by 3.8% compared to the previous year.

Zayed International Airport handled 8.45 million passengers during the quarter and serves 124 destinations as of Q3 2026. India remained the largest source of passengers in September 2026, highlighting its continued importance to Abu Dhabi's aviation network.

Over the past 12 months, total passenger numbers reached 30.2 million. Tahnoun International Airport also saw a 17.1% increase in aircraft movements and a 63% rise in cargo volumes during Q3 2026.