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Sharjah Airport handles 6 million passengers in H1 2022

Sharjah Airport has reported handling around 6 million travelers in the first half of 2022. Pic Wikipedia
  • The airport also saw considerable growth in the number of flights, with a total of 41,189 aircrafts operating in H1 this year
  • In H1 2022, the airport handled over 96,000 tons of cargo compared to 63,844 tons the previous year, accounting for an increase of 50.39 percent

Sharjah Airport has reported handling around 6 million travelers in the first half of 2022, .a 142.74 percent rise in the passenger traffic compared to the same period last year. 

The airport also saw a considerable growth in the number of flights, with a total of 41,189 aircrafts operating in H1 this year, an increase of 89.73 percent compared to 21,709 in the same period of last year, 

The airport handled over 96,000 tons of cargo in H1 2022 compared to 63,844 tons the previous year, accounting for an increase of 50.39 percent.

“The considerable growth in the number of travellers using our airport solidifies the place of Emirate of Sharjah as a preferred destination for travel and business. The figures also represent the confidence and trust that a large number of travellers place in Sharjah Airport,” Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, said.  “Our continuous efforts to offer leading innovative services and gain passengers’ satisfaction guarantee a safe and distinguished travel experience.”.