{"id":16194,"date":"2025-01-07T22:25:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T15:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=16194"},"modified":"2025-01-07T22:25:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T15:25:04","slug":"hamad-international-airport-reports-record-breaking-year-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=16194","title":{"rendered":"Hamad International Airport Reports Record-Breaking Year in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>52.7 Million Passengers Served \u2013 A 15% Increase Over 2023<br \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Highest-Ranked Middle Eastern Airport for Connectivity<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">DOHA, Qatar<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 7, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The airport continues to strengthen its role as a key global hub for airlines and passengers. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an 10% year-on-year increase, while a total of 2.6 million tonnes of cargo handled, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the airport managed 41.3 million bags, reflecting a 10% increase in baggage handling efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the Airport Council International&#8217;s &#8220;ACI&#8221;\u00a0<i>Airport Industry Connectivity Report 2024<\/i>, Hamad International Airport was the highest-ranked airport in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> for connectivity, providing passengers some of the best connection options through its award-winning facilities.<\/p>\n<p><b>Local Market Expansion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Hamad International Airport welcomed over 4 million travellers every month, reflecting its capacity to manage high volumes efficiently. Local passenger traffic grew by 16% &#8211; for the first time faster than transfer traffic &#8211; driven by <span class=\"xn-location\">Doha&#8217;s<\/span> increasing appeal as a tourist destination and the joint-efforts with Qatar Tourism to attract charter services. Notably, the airport handled over 12 million point-to-point passengers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Airline Partnerships and Regional Traffic Insights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The airport expanded its global network in 2024 to 197 destinations, with 55 total airlines operating from Hamad International Airport, including new airline partners like China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Japan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Akasa Air. Its hub carrier Qatar Airways added numerous destinations to its network including <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamburg<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Lisbon<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Passenger volumes showed strong growth across both eastern and western markets. Traffic to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> surged by 87%, while emerging markets in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, such as <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, also demonstrated robust growth. Mature European markets, including the UK, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, achieved double-digit growth, reinforcing the airport&#8217;s global appeal.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Hamad Ali Al-Khater<\/span>, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, commented:\u00a0&#8220;Our record-breaking achievements underscore our vision of establishing <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar<\/span> as a premier global hub for connectivity, commerce, and tourism. These results highlight our operational efficiency, consistent pursuit of innovation, and unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience, which has once again earned us the Skytrax World&#8217;s Best Airport Award in 2024&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;November and <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2024<\/span> witnessed Hamad International Airport&#8217;s point-to-point passenger volumes surpassing those during the FIFA World Cup 2022, highlighting <span class=\"xn-location\">Doha&#8217;s<\/span> rising prominence as a premier destination. As we commemorate our 10th anniversary, we are dedicated to the next chapter\u2014enhancing infrastructure by adding more gates for passenger convenience before mid-2025, fortifying global partnerships, and contributing to <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar&#8217;s<\/span> economic growth&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hamad International Airport, the gateway to <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar<\/span> and the world.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit Hamad International Airport&#8217;s website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dohahamadairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.dohahamadairport.com<\/a> and follow the airport&#8217;s latest news on Hamad International Airport&#8217;s social media channels:<\/p>\n<p>X: @HIAQatar, Facebook: HIAQatar, Instagram: @HIAQatar, YouTube: @HIAQatar, TikTok: HIAQatar<\/p>\n<p>Infographic: <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592505\/Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592505\/Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Hamad International Airport (DOH)<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592506\/ORCHARD_Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592506\/ORCHARD_Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><i>52.7 Million Passengers Served \u2013 A 15% Increase Over 2023<br \/><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Highest-Ranked Middle Eastern Airport for Connectivity<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">DOHA, Qatar<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 7, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The airport continues to strengthen its role as a key global hub for airlines and passengers. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an 10% year-on-year increase, while a total of 2.6 million tonnes of cargo handled, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the airport managed 41.3 million bags, reflecting a 10% increase in baggage handling efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Hamad International Airport (DOH) Infographic<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to the Airport Council International&#8217;s &#8220;ACI&#8221;\u00a0<i>Airport Industry Connectivity Report 2024<\/i>, Hamad International Airport was the highest-ranked airport in the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> for connectivity, providing passengers some of the best connection options through its award-winning facilities.<\/p>\n<p><b>Local Market Expansion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Hamad International Airport welcomed over 4 million travellers every month, reflecting its capacity to manage high volumes efficiently. Local passenger traffic grew by 16% &#8211; for the first time faster than transfer traffic &#8211; driven by <span class=\"xn-location\">Doha&#8217;s<\/span> increasing appeal as a tourist destination and the joint-efforts with Qatar Tourism to attract charter services. Notably, the airport handled over 12 million point-to-point passengers.<\/p>\n<p><b>Airline Partnerships and Regional Traffic Insights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The airport expanded its global network in 2024 to 197 destinations, with 55 total airlines operating from Hamad International Airport, including new airline partners like China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Japan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia and Akasa Air. Its hub carrier Qatar Airways added numerous destinations to its network including <span class=\"xn-location\">Osaka<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamburg<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Lisbon<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Passenger volumes showed strong growth across both eastern and western markets. Traffic to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span> surged by 87%, while emerging markets in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, such as <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">Vietnam<\/span>, also demonstrated robust growth. Mature European markets, including the UK, <span class=\"xn-location\">Germany<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Spain<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-location\">France<\/span>, achieved double-digit growth, reinforcing the airport&#8217;s global appeal.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Hamad Ali Al-Khater<\/span>, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, commented:\u00a0&#8220;Our record-breaking achievements underscore our vision of establishing <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar<\/span> as a premier global hub for connectivity, commerce, and tourism. These results highlight our operational efficiency, consistent pursuit of innovation, and unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional passenger experience, which has once again earned us the Skytrax World&#8217;s Best Airport Award in 2024&#8243;.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;November and <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 2024<\/span> witnessed Hamad International Airport&#8217;s point-to-point passenger volumes surpassing those during the FIFA World Cup 2022, highlighting <span class=\"xn-location\">Doha&#8217;s<\/span> rising prominence as a premier destination. As we commemorate our 10th anniversary, we are dedicated to the next chapter\u2014enhancing infrastructure by adding more gates for passenger convenience before mid-2025, fortifying global partnerships, and contributing to <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar&#8217;s<\/span> economic growth&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><b>Hamad International Airport, the gateway to <span class=\"xn-location\">Qatar<\/span> and the world.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit Hamad International Airport&#8217;s website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dohahamadairport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.dohahamadairport.com<\/a> and follow the airport&#8217;s latest news on Hamad International Airport&#8217;s social media channels:<\/p>\n<p>X: @HIAQatar, Facebook: HIAQatar, Instagram: @HIAQatar, YouTube: @HIAQatar, TikTok: HIAQatar<\/p>\n<p>Infographic: <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592504\/Hamad_International_Airport_Infographic.jpg?p=medium600<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592505\/Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592505\/Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Hamad International Airport (DOH)<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592506\/ORCHARD_Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2592506\/ORCHARD_Hamad_International_Airport.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)\" align=\"middle\" \/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>ORCHARD at Hamad International Airport (DOH)<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16194","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=16194"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16194\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=16194"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=16194"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=16194"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}