Gradual return of flights at Amman and major UAE airports

• Amman Airport recovery: Flight activity has reached about 65% of normal levels, with 67 flights tracked on March 22, showing a steady upward trend since early March.
• UAE airports lag: Overall flight activity at the UAE’s four main airports remains at 37% of pre-crisis levels, with Abu Dhabi leading at 47%, while Dubai, Sharjah, and Dubai World Central operate below 35–35%.

Air traffic at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport and the United Arab Emirates’ main airports has been gradually recovering following recent disruptions, according to data extracted from Flightradar24.

Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport

Flight activity at Amman reached 65% of normal operations as of March 22, with 67 flights tracked on that day. Flight numbers at the airport have steadily increased since a low point in early March, when daily flights fell to 26 on March 3. Daily flight counts fluctuated slightly in the following weeks, with activity gradually returning to pre-disruption levels.

UAE Airports

In the UAE, overall flight activity remains lower than in Amman, with the four main airports, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Dubai World Central, handling a total of 412 flights on March 22, representing 37% of pre-crisis activity. Prior to the disruption, these airports collectively handled 1,104 flights per day.

Abu Dhabi International Airport showed the strongest recovery among the four, with 121 flights on March 22, representing 47% of its normal operations. Dubai International, Sharjah International, and Dubai World Central remained at 35%, 33%, and 33% of pre-crisis activity, respectively.

Graphing the Trend

A visualization of the flight activity since mid-February highlights the recovery trends. Amman’s airport shows a steady upward trajectory, while the UAE airports demonstrate a slower and uneven recovery, with Abu Dhabi consistently maintaining the highest operational percentage among the four.

Summary

• Amman Airport: 67 flights on March 22 (~65% of normal activity)
• UAE airports: 412 flights on March 22 (~37% of normal activity)
• Abu Dhabi leads recovery: 121 flights (~47%)
• Dubai, Sharjah, and Dubai World Central: 35%, 33%, 33% respectively

The data reflects a gradual resumption of air travel, with Amman showing faster recovery compared to the UAE’s major airports.