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1/19/24, 8:46 AM Sharjah airport received 15.3 million passengers in 2023 – Business Traveller
India was the most popular destinations for travellers using the airport last year, with over 3.4
million passengers heading to India from the airport. Saudi Arabia came in second, followed by
Pakistan with 1.5 million and 1.2 million passengers, respectively.

The three most preferred cities in 2023 for travellers from Sharjah included Doha with a total of
over 723,000 passengers, marking a growth of over 95 per cent compared to the previous year.
It was followed by Dhaka with a total of more than 633,000 passengers and Cairo with about
488,000 passengers.

The Sharjah Airport Authority also confirmed that it is proceeding with its expansion project
which is expected to be completed by 2027.

In early Jan 2024, the cornerstone of the New Passenger Terminal Expansion Project was laid at
Sharjah airport, the largest package of a series of expansion projects with a total cost of Dhs2.4
billion. The terminal expansion is anticipated to increase the airport’s capacity to 20 million
passengers, separate arrivals from departures and raise the number of self-check-in and self-
travel devices. Furthermore, it will establish new roads and entrances, parking lots and other
development operations.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, “We will continue our
expansion and development efforts in line with our aim to enhance the infrastructure and
services provided, especially in the realm of self-travel to meet the expectations of the airline
community, keeping our focus on offering distinctive travel experience for all passengers while
expanding the airport’s network and connectivity.”

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