Key Market Indicators
Emirati air transport traffic is projected to see a decline over the next five years, with departures expected to drop from approximately 407,000 in 2023 to around 361,000 by 2028. This represents an average annual decrease of 1.9%. Since 1979, the demand for air transportation in the United Arab Emirates has been decreasing at an average rate of 2.2% per year. In 2023, the UAE was ranked 19th globally in terms of air transport departures. Thailand surpassed the UAE, reaching the same number of departures. Leading the global ranking, China, India, and Canada secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.