DXB aims for 85% operation recovery by end of 2026

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is likely to make an 80-85 per cent operational recovery by the end of 2026 following the regional developments, announced CEO of Dubai Airports Paul Griffiths.

Speaking to Dubai Eye 103.8's Business Breakfast show, he forecasted a strong return to its 100 million passengers target by the end of 2027.

The airport had been previously operating at 38 per cent in May, with 541 daily movements. According to Griffiths, the airport currently reaches around 205 cities, with another 35 cities to be added in the next few months. 

Meanwhile, cargo volumes have been "incredibly strong", said the Dubai Airports CEO, with around 75 per cent of normal capacity operations. 

He added that one of the challenges in reaching a full recovery stems from the inability to gain complete foreign support due to security concerns.

However, Griffiths hopes that moving forward, foreign airlines will be able to allow for an early resumption of flights to and from DXB as the regional situation settles.