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Sharjah Airport flying high

Furthermore, the total cargo volume handled through Sharjah Airport during the year 2023

was more than 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 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.

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 forward to continuing with these results, which will aid in

positioning the airport as a preferred destination for both travel and cargo in the region.”

Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “The notable
rise in the number of passengers travelling through Sharjah Airport comes as the result of
the Authority’s unwavering commitment to deliver top-notch services and stay in line with

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