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

recent technological developments, thus ensuring a fast and comfortable travel experience

that positions the airport as a preferred travel hub. Furthermore, we confirm our ongoing

efforts to elevate the reputation of the airport on a global level, especially in light of our active
participation in international forums, robust partnerships and collaboration to build the

business ecosystem and diversify the options for customers.”

Sharjah Airport is linked to over 100 destinations through 33 international airlines in 62
countries. India ranked first among the most renowned international travel destinations

considering the number of passengers, recording over 3.4 million passengers. Saudi Arabia

came in second, followed by Pakistan with a total number of passengers of over 1.5 million

and 1.2 million, respectively. The three most preferred cities in 2023 were the Qatari capital

city Doha, with a total of over 723,000 passengers, marking a growth of over 95 percent as
compared to last year. It was followed by Dhaka with a total of more than 633,000 passengers

and Cairo with about 488,000 passengers.

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