Doha's Hamad International has released its latest traffic figures, showing a huge increase in passengers during 2023.
The airport welcomed a record 45,916,104 passengers last year, 31 percent more than the previous year, when Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup.
From a turbulent initial period which saw the airport's 2013 opening postponed just hours before the planned openingHamad International has welcomed nearly 303 million passengers during its decade of operations.
A total of 52 airlines served 255 destinations from the airport last year on passenger, cargo and charter operations.
Hamad International completed the first phase of a renovation and expansion project in late 2022, and the second phase is underway and plans to increase traffic to more than 70 million passengers annually.
Doha's Hamad International completes first phase of airport renovation
Commenting on the news Qatar Airways Group newly appointed CEOEng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:
“At Qatar Airways Group, records are not just numbers, they drive us to excel beyond expectations. Hamad International Airport's achievements are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to service excellence.
“We are the spearhead of the industry, constantly elevating the travel experience to new heights. We're not just moving people, we're shaping the future of travel. The airport's record-breaking year is a testament to the unparalleled agility and unwavering spirit of the aviation industry.
“There is no goal in the pursuit of offering an exceptional travel experience. “We aim to continually refine travel in 2024, with seamless connections, innovative services and constantly evolving facilities to meet the ever-increasing expectations of our most discerning passengers.”
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