Wednesday October 30th, 2024
Sharjah Airport has announced its aviation, travel, and cargo performance results for the third quarter of 2024, showing consistent growth across all operations. The total number of passengers passing through the airport during this period exceeded 4.392 million, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. Sharjah Airport also achieved a 6.7% growth in flight movements, with a total of 27,758 flights operated by 35 airlines.
The airport continued its record growth in cargo handling, reaching 46,284 tons, a year-on-year increase of over 32%. Additionally, sea-air cargo operations increased by 7.8%, handling 3,236 tons.
Enhancing Sharjah’s Competitive Edge
His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), emphasized that Sharjah Airport remains a key contributor to Sharjah’s diverse economic sectors, especially tourism, trade, and business. The positive growth in travel, aviation, and cargo strengthens the airport’s competitive edge, reinforcing its position as a leading service provider and supporting its goal to become one of the top five regional airports.
His Excellency Ali Salim Al Midfa noted that the airport’s increasing operational performance aligns with the broad economic growth in Sharjah, affirming it as a premier destination for tourism, investment, residence, and business. The airport’s ambitious plans for continuous development ensure world-class services, enhancing passengers and airline confidence. This commitment supports a safe, seamless travel experience powered by innovative technologies and sustainable practices.
Progress in Sharjah Airport’s New Expansion Project
The SAA is steadily implementing the new airport expansion project, which aims to raise the airport’s capacity to 25 million passengers annually by the end of 2027. This includes upgrading cargo facilities to meet the growing demand in this vital sector, enabling the airport to handle higher volumes of operations and cargo efficiently.
Delivering Exceptional, Streamlined Services
Sharjah Airport Authority is committed to driving growth in passenger numbers, increasing flight traffic, and providing exceptional, streamlined services. Additionally, it is expanding its destination network to further elevate Sharjah Airport’s standing regionally and globally.
