The airport is on track to reach the highest number of annual passengers
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues its impressive growth in passenger traffic as it records promising numbers in the first half of 2023. The award-winning airport has witnessed an influx of travelers flying to and from Doha with a recorded 33.5% increase in passenger traffic and 18.1% increase in aircraft movements from the same period last year, according to a recent press communique.
The airport saw a total of 20,775,087 passengers during the first half of 2023–moving 10,315,695 passengers in the first quarter of the year and a further 10,459,392 in the second quarter. Aircraft movements during the first half of 2023 also increased compared to last year, with a total of 116,296 arriving and departing from the airport–56,417 in the first quarter of 2023 and 59,879 in the second quarter.
During the first half of 2023, Hamad International Airport handled 1,121,382 tonnes of cargo and moved 17,596,776 bags, including 11,376,483 transfer bags through its facility.
Hamad International Airport’s commitment to investing in the latest technologies has allowed it to implement advanced screening technology to reduce processing time and enhance security within the facility.
“We are pleased to witness a surge in passenger traffic during the first half of this year. Our unwavering focus on enhancing our operations and investing in growth strategies has allowed us to augment our airport infrastructure and expand our product offerings,” commented Engr. Badr Mohammad Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer, Hamad International Airport (HIA).
