Sharjah Airport returns to pre-pandemic operating levels

Passenger traffic witnessed a growth rate of 84.73 per cent, increasing the numbers to nearly 13 million passengers in 2022, as opposed to 7 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 immense success we achieved is attributed to our dedicated workforce, cutting-edge infrastructure, as well as the use of several innovative technologies, together with our ideals of excellence and leadership. This is demonstrated by the accolades the airport has earned for its superior customer service and degree of confidence on a local and regional scale.”