The number of passengers using Sharjah Airport between July and September of 2025 grew by 16.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 5,127,120.
Over the three months there were a total of 30,737 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, a 10.7 per cent rise from 27,758 flights during the same period last year.
Meanwhile, cargo handling operations climbed by 3.9 per cent, with 48,073 tonnes handled compared to 46,284 tonnes in the corresponding three months of 2024. Sea-air freight registered a 32.8 per cent rise, up from 3,236 tonnes to 4,296 tonnes.
Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA), said, “The results reflect the airport’s continued operational growth and its vital role in supporting the aviation sector in line with Sharjah’s long-term development plans.”
He added that the strong performance resulted from the outcome of sustained investment in infrastructure, capacity expansion, and digital transformation to enhance efficiency and passenger experience.
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