The number of passengers through Qatari airports reached 5.065 million in January 2026, compared with 4.743 million passengers in January 2025, recording growth of 6.8% compared with the same month last year, according to preliminary air transport statistics.
Aircraft movements also rose by 6% to 25,379 movements in January 2026, compared with 23,936 movements in the same period of 2025, reflecting increased operational activity at the start of the year, according to a post on the website of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
In cargo and mail, the sector recorded growth of 11.2%, with volumes carried rising to 211,281 tonnes in January 2026, compared with 190,018 tonnes in January 2025, the highest growth rate among air transport indicators during the month.
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