Abu Dhabi airport continues rapid growth year on year

The traffic report for the month also  showed cargo shipment was on the rise with an 11% increase compared with the same period last year. The airport handled some 39,098 tonnes of cargo.

ADAC's chief operating officer,  Eng. Ahmed Al Haddabi, said: "This positive momentum is supported by the success enjoyed by the airline companies operating at the capital’s airport, including the national carrier, Etihad Airways, and the joining of airberlin, the second largest operator in Germany, to add a new destination to the airport’s network as of January 201 2 . This growth is also a reflection of the growing interest in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a leisure and business destination. We look forward to another successful year as we continue to develop our services and attract new airlines and link to new destinations at the airport.”

Doha, London, Bangkok, Manila and Sydney took the lead as the top five routes during January 2012.