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Sharjah Airport records over 15.3 million

passengers in 2023

15h

SHARJAH, 15th January, 2024 (WAM) -- 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.

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

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