OREANDA-NEWS. Abu Dhabi Airports today released Abu Dhabi International Airport's (AUH) traffic report for the month of September 2013. Over 1.3 million (1,369,051) passengers travelled through the airport last month, demonstrating a significant growth of 10.1% compared to the same period in 2012. The report also revealed that the Capital City airport registered a 12.1% growth in passenger traffic in the first 9 months of 2013 compared with the same period (Jan-Sept 2012), with 12,249,300 passengers handled this year.

Aircraft movement reached 11,379 in September 2013, representing a 13.1% increase, while cargo traffic also grew, marking a 27.6 % increase with more than 61,913 tonnes of cargo moved last month.

The top five destinations in September 2013 were Bangkok, London, Doha, Manila, and Sydney.

The Capacity Enhancement Programme currently in progress will enable Abu Dhabi International Airport to accommodate more than 17 million passengers annually through strategic enhancements to existing facilities, the most recent of these being the new Arrivals Hall, which opened earlier this year.

Travellers are now able to access parking, taxis and limousines just 20 meters away from the customs lounge, through the new tunnel connecting the customs area with new Arrivals Hall.