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1/17/24, 9:46 AM Sharjah Airport achieves highest performance with more than 15.3 million passengers in 2023 - Middle East News 247

Sharjah Airport achieves highest performance with

more than 15.3 million passengers in 2023

By Middle East News 247 January 16, 2024

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 forward to continue with these results, which will aid in positioning the airport as a

preferred destination for both travel and cargo in the region.”

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