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DXB remains world's busiest international airport

Wednesday, 24 August 2022 12:21

By ARN News Staff

@DXBMediaOffice/ Twitter

Dubai International (DXB) retained its position as the world’s busiest international airport in August.

That's according to the aviation consultancy OAG's latest rankings, calculated on the basis of seat capacity.

DXB logged nearly 4.91 million seats, which is 15 per cent more than second-placed London Heathrow.

Amsterdam, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Istanbul airports rounded out the top five spots.

#Dubai retains its position as the World’s Busiest International Airport in August, with international capacity at 4,091,872 seats, according to a report by @OAG_Aviation. pic.twitter.com/50FpStCafk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 24, 2022

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