Sharjah Airport is soaring high with impressive growth figures for the first half of 2024.
The airport has seen a 12.4 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger numbers, welcoming over 8.3 million travellers.
Flight movements are up 12.2 per cent, with 52,702 flights recorded during the past six months.
Cargo operations have also surged, with a 40.7 per cent rise in cargo handling, exceeding 97,000 tonnes.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said that the airport's commitment to safety, innovation and sustainability solidifies its position as a top regional choice for travellers.
Sharjah Airport now connects to over 100 international destinations through 26 airlines, including new routes to Greece and Poland via Air Arabia, boosting economic activity and tourism in the emirate of Sharjah.
بنمو 12.4% مقارنة بالعام الماضي، أكثر من 8.3 مليون مسافر عبر مطار الشارقة خلال النصف الأول من العام الجاري وأكثر من 52 ألف حركة طيران.
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