4.2 million passengers pass through Sharjah Airport in 2020

A total of 4.2 million passengers travelled through Sharjah Airport in 2020, despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airport authority’s yearly review recorded an increase of 635.9 per cent in the volume of non-scheduled flights.

Cargo traffic reached 99,600 tons, and the growth rate of non-scheduled cargo increased by 54.6 per cent compared to 2019.

More than 33,200 regular and irregular flights were recorded.

Sharjah Airport continued implementing ambitious plans including the completion of the East Expansion project, attracting new airlines, and introducing new flight routes, as well as launching numerous initiatives and partnerships.

The Authority also furthered its Emiratisation strategy, and increased its number of employees by 64 per cent, bringing the total to 684 staff, including 443 UAE citizens.

Sheikh Faisal bin Saoud Al Qassimi, Director of Sharjah Airport Authority, said, "We are proud of the results and successes achieved by Sharjah Airport during 2020, which were the outcome of all the great efforts made by all employees across the departments.

"Going forward, we are keen to continue adding to these successes and will be looking to upgrade the level of services provided by Sharjah Airport. This will be implemented through development processes and creating a work environment based on innovation, in line with advancements in the aviation sector and the travel market, both regionally and globally."

على الرغم من التحديات التي فرضتها جائحة كورونا، وصل عدد المسافرين عبر مطار الشارقة خلال العام 2020 إلى 4.2 مليون مسافر، فيما سجلت حركة الطائرات أكثر من 33.2 ألف رحلة، ووصلت حركة الشحن الجوي البحري عبر المطار إلى 99.6 ألف طن@sharjahairport pic.twitter.com/f5rjIm5S16

— sharjahmedia (@sharjahmedia) March 8, 2021