Resumption of flight operations, large volumes of cargo and demand for travel amid expansion of destinations are the key factors for the growth in numbers.
Sharjah Airport witnessed a rise of six million travellers in the first half of 2022, compared to last year’s number of 2.4 million travellers. The 142.74 per cent rise is the result of “the confidence that customers have in the service and assistance provided by the airport,” it said in a statement.
Between January and June, the airport received over 96,000 tons of cargo compared to 63,844 tons last year – showing a 50.39 per cent rise. The same period also saw an 89.73 per cent increase in flight operations with 41,189 aircrafts operating over the last six months, compared to 21,709 aircrafts in 2021.
This data: “solidifies the emirate of Sharjah as a preferred destination for travel and business,” Sharjah Airport Authority Chairman Ali Salim Al Midfa said. “The figures also represent the confidence and trust that a large number of travellers place in Sharjah Airport,” Al Midfa said.
