Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) today announced its highly anticipated Air Connectivity Ranking 2024, revealing a remarkable 14% year-on-year increase in both Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, driven by strong international demand, robust network recovery, and the return of major travel corridors.
Sharjah Airport recorded strong operational growth during the first half of 2025, with the number of passengers rising to 9,110,397, an increase of 10% compared to the same period in 2024, which saw 8,313,811 passengers. Aircraft movements also increased by 4.3%, reaching 54,953 compared to 52,695 movements during the first half of last year. Cargo handling operations registered a record growth of 6.36%, with total volumes reaching 102,427 tonnes.
One of the busiest travel times of the year is about to kick off at Auckland Airport, with nearly 800,000 travellers heading off for sun-soaked escapes or wintery adventures closer to home.
Dubai International (DXB) is entering a period of sustained peak operations, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between 27 June and 9 July 2025.
China Southern Airlines will return to Christchurch Airport for the summer season this November, and it's coming back bigger than ever, with a 26% boost in capacity and a longer operating window that includes the Chinese New Year.
The total number of international passengers at KIX reached 2.31 million at 119% year on year, with foreign passengers at 120% and Japanese passengers at 114%. The number of international passengers at KOBE stood at 52,000.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 736,709 passengers (PAX) during May 2025, marking a 12.7% increase compared to the same period last year.
Australian families will begin flying in for their school holidays this week. The Matariki public holiday on Friday and Mardi Gras Queenstown on Saturday will also boost passenger numbers.
Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 814,819 passengers (PAX) in April 2025, reflecting a significant 21.8% increase against the same period last year.
The total number of international passengers at KIX reached a record 2.35 million*1 at 124% year on year, with foreign passengers at 126% and Japanese passengers at 112%. The total number of international passengers at KOBE, following the launch of international charter flights on April 18, stood at 24,000.
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