Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A Ready To Be Used November: Targeted To Serve 45 Million Passengers Per Year

JAKARTA - The long-awaited Midfield terminal building at Abu Dhabi International Airport is scheduled to start operating in early November, strengthening the position of this emirate as one of the global trade and business centers.

The new building, now known as Terminal A, will accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year, process 11,000 travelers per hour and operate 79 aircraft at a certain time, the Abu Dhabi Airports operator said.

"As the new gateway for Abu Dhabi to the world, Terminal A is a manifestation of Abu Dhabi Airports' commitment to support sustainable economic development in this emirate," said Abu Dhabi Airports Chief Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, as reported by The National News September 8.

"The opening of this facility, which is equivalent to the largest and grandest on our land, opens a new sheet in the history of Abu Dhabi's 55-year flight. A beacon of modernity and sophistication, this facility will be an important driver for the growth of our emirates by spurring tourism and trade," he explained.

With an area of 742,000 square meters, Terminal A is one of the largest airport terminals in the world and will significantly increase the passenger capacity and cargo of Abu Dhabi International Airport.

It is known that the new terminal, whose construction began in 2012, was originally scheduled for completion in 2017.

Abu Dhabi seeks to diversify the non-oil sector as part of a broader plan to reduce economic dependence on oil, focus on developing strategic industries including travel, tourism, cargo and logistics.