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Sharjah Airport Achieves Highest Performance With More Than 15.3

Million Passengers In 2023

By Editor_wr Last updated Jan 15, 2024

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Sharjah Airport Authority revealed its performance results for 2023, in line with the agenda of the annual airport

management meeting held at Buhais Geology Park in Al Madam, Sharjah. The results highlight the pioneering position
of the emirate on the global travel map and the top-notch services delivered to passengers and companies. As per the

Authority, the number of handled passengers travelling through the airport reached 15,3 million in 2023, as compared to
13,1 million in 2022, marking over 17.4% growth. The air traffic witnessed an increase of 12,5% with over 98,000 flight

movements in 2023 as compared to around 87,000 flight movements in 2022. Furthermore, the total cargo volumes
handled through Sharjah Airport during the year 2023 was over 141,000 tonnes.

In line with the Authority’s commitment to meet the surging demand and increase the operational capacity of the
airport, it included seven new destinations for passengers including Kuala Lumpur City in Malaysia, Kazan and Samara

cities in Russia, Lar in Iran, Indore in India, Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand. It also added three new destinations for
air cargo including Houston in the United States, Kigali in Rwanda and Nasik in India.

HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “These positive results indicate Sharjah

Airport’s reputation and its remarkable potential in offering efficient and top-notch services. The Authority is looking

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