Abu Dhabi International Airport has announced 28 international airlines are now fully operational from the state-of-the-art Terminal A.
All airlines operating from Abu Dhabi international Airport have now fully transitioned to Terminal A, marking a significant ramp up in capacity from the new terminal.
Terminal A is now the primary terminal serving the international airport, with flights arriving to and departing from the emirate, set to use the cutting-edge facilities available.
Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A
The successful transition to Terminal A will facilitate a major increase in aviation capacity in the city, with the terminal able to process up to 45m travellers annually and handle 79 planes at once.
Terminal A will enhance the passenger experience, providing seamless connectivity.
Facilities available at Terminal A include:
- Biometric technology to streamline the screening and boarding process
- 35,000 sq m of retail and F&B space
In November it is forecast 7,669 flights will operate from Terminal A with 1,557 flights operating in the first two weeks of operations.
The number of flights operating from Terminal A is set to further increase in December to 12,220, as will the number of passengers using the new terminal projected to be 2.29m.
Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “With all airlines now operating from Terminal A, I’m pleased to announce a new era for operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport.
“Bringing new state-of-the-art facilities and a major increase in aviation capacity , Terminal A will greatly enhance the passenger experience, while enabling international airlines to further increase their presence in Abu Dhabi.”
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