Sharjah Airport clocks 13mln passengers in 2022; up 85%

Sharjah Airport clocks 13mln passengers in 2022; up 85%

Sharjah Airport has witnessed a passenger growth rate of 84.73 per cent in 2022, increasing the numbers to nearly 13 million passengers, as opposed to seven million passengers in 2021.

Meanwhile, aircraft movement experienced an increase of 51.69 per cent to 87,495 flights in 2022, as compared to 57,679 by the end of 2021. Moreover, around 170,544 tonnes of freight were handled through the Sharjah Airport in 2022, indicating an increase of 21.20 percent from around 140,717 tonnes in 2021.

Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said: “The growth and achievements recorded in the previous year reflects our commitment to meeting evolving passenger expectations through our enhanced customer services. This marks a significant step in our journey towards excellence and leadership, which is in line with the visions and aspirations of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and are as a result of the close supervision of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council.

“The remarkable results resonate our strategic goals of reviving the travel industry in the Emirate of Sharjah, together