Dubai: The number of passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport increased 17.4 per cent to 1.68 million in October compared to the same month a year earlier.

The latest data released by the management Abu Dhabi Airports showed there were 13,700 aircraft landings and take-offs in October, 15.2 per cent more than the 11,891 in October 2013.

The amount of cargo handled at the airport increased 16 per cent to 72,170 tonnes, according to Abu Dhabi Airports.

In October, the top five routes were Bangkok, Doha, London Heathrow, Manila, and Bahrain.