Hamad International Airport has achieved its busiest quarter yet, serving over 14.3 million passengers from July to September 2025, a solid year-on-year growth of 4.3%. The quarter’s highlight was a record-breaking August, which became the airport’s busiest month ever, welcoming over 5 million passengers. This performance reinforces HIA’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing global hubs.

“We see ourselves as an enabler of the Abu Dhabi vision to enhance trade, tourism, and connectivity element of Abu Dhabi. Our vision is to shape the future of airport experience. We are going to be in charge of developing more than 10 vertiports across Abu Dhabi. We are already developing vertiports inside Al Batina airport, which is going to become the hub because it's conveniently located in the heart of the city,” said Elena Sorlini, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Airports.

The route connecting to Long Thanh airport is being accelerated, striving to complete route T1 in 2025 and route T2 in the first quarter of 2026, synchronously exploiting phase 1.

The airport has collaborated with some of the best operators in the industry to bring a variety of dining experiences, which will be in accordance with both local and international palates. The new food and beverage centre is expected to be a highlight of the passenger experience, offering not only more choices but also food that is the best from Brisbane and at the same time caters to the modern traveller’s needs.