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1/16/24, 9:37 AM Sharjah Airport records over 15.3 million passengers in 2023

Sharjah Airport records over 15.3 million passengers in 2023

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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.

As per the Authority's data, 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 percent

growth. The air traffic witnessed an increase of 12 percent with over 98,000 flight movements

in 2023 as compared to around 87,000 flight movements in 2022. Furthermore, the total cargo

volume handled through Sharjah Airport during the year 2023 reached 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.

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