Hamad International Airport in Qatar welcomed 52.7 million passengers in 2024, an increase of 15% compared with 2023. Aircraft movements rose by 10% to 279,000.
A press release on the airport’s website reported cargo handling of 2.6 million tonnes, up 12% from 2023. The airport also handled 41.3 million bags, reflecting a 10% increase in baggage handling.
Airports Council International’s 2024 connectivity report ranked Hamad International Airport highest in the Middle East for air connectivity, offering passengers extensive connections through its award-winning facilities.
Passenger traffic
The airport served more than four million passengers every month in 2024, demonstrating its capacity to manage high volumes efficiently. Traffic originating or ending in Doha grew by 16%, outpacing transit growth for the first time. This was driven by Doha’s increasing appeal as a destination and joint efforts with Qatar Tourism to attract charter services. The airport served more than 12 million point-to-point passengers.
New destinations and airlines
In 2024, the airport expanded its global network to 197 destinations served by 55 airlines. New partners included China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Japan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Akasa Air. Home carrier Qatar Airways also added destinations including Osaka, Hamburg, Lisbon and Toronto.
Passenger traffic grew strongly across eastern and western markets. China recorded an 87% increase, while emerging Asian markets including Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam also posted notable growth.
European markets including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain and France recorded positive growth, reinforcing the airport’s position as a global hub.
Hamad Ali Al-Khater, the airport’s Chief Operating Officer, said the record achievements of 2024 reaffirmed its ambition to establish Qatar as a global center for connectivity, trade and tourism.
He added that the results reflected operational efficiency, ongoing innovation and a firm commitment to exceptional passenger experiences, which helped the airport win the 2024 Skytrax World’s Best Airport award.
He said point-to-point passenger numbers in November and December 2024 exceeded those recorded during the 2022 World Cup period, confirming Doha’s growing appeal as a global destination.
As the airport marked its tenth operational anniversary, he said it was focusing on the next phase: improving infrastructure with additional gates to make passenger journeys easier by mid-2025, strengthening international partnerships and supporting Qatar’s economic growth.
Read the announcement on the Hamad International Airport website.
