Makhachkala International Airport anticipates welcoming over 3 million passengers in 2025, Nikolay Subbotin, director general says. According to the top manager, this increase in passenger numbers is attributed to the growing popularity of Dagestan as a tourist destination, coupled with the ongoing development of its infrastructure and leisure and entertainment sectors. In 2024, the airport experienced a 3.5% increase in passenger traffic, reaching 2.899 million passengers, up from 2.8 million in 2023, representing a 11.6% growth.