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August Traffic Summary: | Traffic | August | Year to date | | | This Year | Last Year | % Var | This Year | Last Year | % Var | | Total Passengers | 2,306,832 | 2,254,809 | 2.3% | 16,422,763 | 15,467,315 | 6.2% | | Total Aircraft Movements | 14,910 | 15,277 | -2.4% | 114,057 | 115,274 | -1.1% | | Cargo (metric tons) | 68,728 | 70,857 | -3.0% | 524,274 | 554,028 | -5.4% | | Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 28, 2016: In August 2016, Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) welcomed 2.3 million passengers, marking an increase of 2.3% compared to August 2015. Since the beginning of the year, passenger traffic has grown 6.2% from the same period last year, with 16,422,763 passengers between January 1 and August 31. - Total arrivals numbered 1,119,616, signifying a 2.3% increase.
- Passenger traffic to India grew 14.3% on 2015, maintaining its position as the top destination, with 378,675 passengers throughout August.
- Passengers to the UK totaled 153,208, representing a 4.2% increase compared to August 2015.
- Saudi Arabia rose to become the fourth busiest destination, with traffic to and from the country increasing by 12.3%, largely due to the high volume of pilgrims traveling for Hajj.
- Passenger traffic to and from Egypt rose 26.6%, impacted by Etihad’s introduction of thrice-daily flights, and Egypt Air’s increased service of 13 flights per week.
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