Sharjah Airport in the UAE recorded strong growth in its operational performance during the first half of 2025, as the number of passengers rose to 9,110,397, an increase of 10% compared with the same period of 2024, which recorded 8,313,811 passengers.
Aircraft movements rose by 4.3% to 54,953, compared with 52,695 movements in the first half of last year. Cargo handling operations also achieved record growth of 6.36%, with the total volume handled reaching 102,427 tons, according to a press release published on the Sharjah Airport website.
For his part, Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah International Airport Authority, explained that these positive results reflect the fruit of continuous investments to meet the aspirations of all travelers, in cooperation with various strategic partners, with the aim of consolidating the airport's position among the top 5 regional airports and enhancing its capabilities to provide advanced services and a safe and seamless travel experience.
He added that the pace of growth is set to continue in the coming period, especially with the ongoing expansion projects, which will raise the airport's capacity to 25 million passengers annually by the end of 2027.
The Sharjah International Airport Authority continues to implement its comprehensive development projects. This growth is supported by the expansion of the airport's network of destinations, along with continuous efforts to establish a distinguished travel experience and ensure sustained operational excellence, as Sharjah Airport is connected to a wide and growing network of regional and global destinations through strategic partnerships with a large number of international and regional airlines.
This diversity reflects the breadth of air connectivity the airport provides and its position as a vital travel hub connecting continents, offering travelers flexible and integrated options that meet the needs of both the business and tourism sectors.
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