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Al Maktoum International Airport expansion

Overview

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is undergoing a massive expansion to accommodate growing aviation needs as Dubai International Airport (DXB) approaches its operating limit. Initial phases of the expansion include the addition of a second runway expected to be operational by 2027, with the goal of providing capacity for 150 million passengers by the early 2030s. Airlines such as flydubai are expected to begin a staged relocation to DWC to ensure operational stability.

On September 29, 2026, construction officially commenced on a mega-airport project designed to become the largest in the world. This $35 billion infrastructure development is projected for completion by 2057 and aims to provide an annual capacity exceeding 260 million passengers. The long-term master plan for the site includes the eventual construction of five runways and multiple passenger processing nodes to facilitate scalable growth through the second half of the century.

Entities

Dubai Airports · Paul Griffiths · Dubai · Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai International Airport

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dubai begins construction on world's largest airport

    Dubai has begun construction on a new mega-airport expected to be the world's largest by 2057, with a projected annual capacity of over 260 million passengers.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Al Maktoum International Airport expansion to include second runway by 2027

    Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport is expanding, with a second runway due by 2027 and flydubai expected to begin relocating operations from DXB as early as next year.

Sources

dubaicityguide.com · emirates247.com · gulfnews.com · khaleejtimes.com · news.az · prensalibreonline.com.ar · whatson.ae