Dubai International Airport set to welcome over 3.6 million guests as schools reopen on August 25

The daily average passenger arrival is expected to be around 280,000, and the busiest travel day is forecast to be Friday, 15 August, when traffic is expected to exceed 290,000.

Dubai International Airport is set to welcome over 3.6 million guests during the back-to-school peak between 13 and 25 August 2025, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day is forecast to be Friday, 15 August, when traffic is expected to exceed 290,000. pic.twitter.com/WCG7b96S7K

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 13, 2025

Dubai Airport ready for passenger rush

Keeping in mind the rush of travellers in the coming days, Dubai Airports is coordinating with the oneDXB community—including airlines, regulatory authorities, and commercial partners to ensure a smooth travel experience during this peak period.

Another record year for Dubai

2025 is shaping up to be yet another record-setting year for Dubai Airport, which handled 46 million passengers in the first half of this year.

January 2025 was the busiest month ever for Dubai International Airport, which welcomed 8.5 million passengers in the first month of this year.

India topped the list of passengers arriving in Dubai in 2025 (5.9 million passengers), followed by Saudi Arabia, the UK, Pakistan, and the US.

Dubai International Airport, which saw 92.3 million passengers in 2024, is anticipating around 96 million travellers in 2025.