28 % growth of passengers through Ras Al Khaimah Airport for the year 2024

Ras Al Khaimah, January 28/ WAM/ Eng. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, head of the Civil Aviation Department, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, confirmed that the UAE has achieved global targets and transformations in particular in the air transport sector thanks to the vision of the leadership of the wise state represented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him” and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai “may God bless him”, which contributed to the state’s rash on the list of the most air destinations in the movement of travel, aviation and crossing goods And passengers globally.

Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi said: The tremendous transformations witnessed by the Emirate of Ras Al -Khaimah in the light of the support, vision and aspirations of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and the follow -up of His Highness Sheikh Muhammad bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, Chairman of the Executive Council She contributed to achieving a boom in the emirate’s position as a global crossroads that links European and Arab and African countries through the Emirates, pointing out that what the Civil Aviation Department achieved in light of those targets and goals has become translated into indicators and numbers of achievement in transporting passengers and shipping goods, keeping up and supporting The overall development paths of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, especially in the sectors of business, tourism, hotel, service sectors, and international trade, are reflected in increasing the contribution of the civil aviation sector to growth, accumulation and achieving added value to the national economy of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE as a whole.

This came during the announcement of the Civil Aviation Department in Ras Al -Khaimah for its achievement and through Ras Al -Khaimah International Airport a noticeable increase in its operations during the year 2024, whose results were to achieve a significant increase in the movement of passengers, shipping, and aircraft movement compared to last year.

The Ras Al Khaimah Airport report revealed a positive growth path, highlighting the increasing role of the airport as a major axis in the fields of air and logistical travel in the area.

Sheikh Salem Al Qasimi said: According to those promising results, Ras Al Khaimah Airport received a record number of passengers of 661,765 passengers in 2024, an increase of 28% compared to 2023, and at a rate of nearly twice the number of passengers compared to 2022.

This rise is attributed to several factors, including expanding airline services, increasing the number of destinations, and general recovery in demand for travel.

Also, the number of departure passengers increased by 39% from last year, bringing the total number of departures passengers to 293,815 passengers.

Shipping operations at Ras Al Khaimah Airport witnessed an exceptional increase of about 97% in 2024, when 6,652 tons of shipments were treated.

This increase, which exceeded the expectations of 2024 by 190%, reflects the increasing importance of the airport in global supply chains, especially with the expansion of e -commerce and logistics.

The improved airport capabilities in the field of shipping, including adding shipping operations to “Fly Fayao”, contributed to achieving and accumulating the added value of airport operations.

Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi added that Ras Al Khaimah International Airport witnessed a strong increase in aircraft movement by 21.3%, with 7,440 flights in 2024.

This rise in air activity indicates an increase in air communication, as more airlines increased the frequency of flights on the current tracks or introduced new paths.

The increase in the movement of aircraft is in line with the growth in the movement of travelers and shipping, which reflects the effective and optimal use of infrastructure and services at the airport.

Within the framework of the developments and transformations achieved by the Civil Aviation Department in the Emirate of Ras Al -Khaimah, Ras Al Khaimah Airport has made a remarkable progress in expanding services, as Gulf currency exchange service was provided at each of the departure and arrival stations in mid -2024, which added a great value to travelers. Moreover.

The airport welcomed three new charter airlines, “Ural Air”, “Russia”, “Enter Air” and “Hi-Sky” Romania, which strengthened his connection to international markets.

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