Qatar’s Hamad International Airport reports 44.5% spike in passenger traffic in Q1 2023

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport reports 44.5% spike in passenger traffic in Q1 2023

Hamad International Airport reported a further increase over last year’s numbers in passengers flying to and from the airport in Q1 2023. The airport record a 44.5 per cent increase in passenger traffic and 18.65 per cent rise in aircraft movements from the same period last year. The witnessed a total of 10,315,695 passengers during the first quarter of 2023 – moving 3,558,918 passengers in January, 3,240,114 passengers in February and 3,516,663 passengers in March. Aircraft movements also increased compared to last year, with a total of 56,417 arriving and departing from the airport – 19,377 in January, 17,479 in February and 19,561 in March. In Q1 2023, handled over 540,000 tonnes of cargo and moved over eight million bags through its facility, including over five million transfer baggage. Hamad International Airport’s chief operating officer, Engineer Badr Mohammad Al Meer, said: “This is a remarkable start to 2023 for the airport and is testament to our commitment to enhancing our passenger experience whether they are travelling to, from or through the airport. With our robust operations and investment in our growth plans, we will continue to magnify our airport infrastructure and product offering to reinforce our competitive position in the