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Hamad International Airport (DOH) experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic in 2022, with a remarkable 101.9 per cent Year-on-Year increase, reaching a milestone of 35,734,243 passengers. Additionally, the airport witnessed a 28.2 per cent growth in overall aircraft movements compared to 2021, with 217,875 movements. Currently, Hamad International Airport serves over 170 destinations worldwide and has 44 airline partners operating to and from the airport.

During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, both Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport (DIA) implemented a robust Airport Operations Plan, ensuring smooth connectivity and effective coordination with stakeholders. DIA welcomed 13 scheduled airline operators to its premises, contributing to the management of air traffic during the event.

To accommodate the influx of visitors, MATAR introduced a Passenger Overflow Area at both Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport, providing extended memorable experiences and seamless connectivity. Passengers at Hamad International Airport enjoyed FIFAthemed events, including match day performances, parades, mosaic photo walls, fan zones, viewing zones, dedicated kids’ zones, and interactive activities like augmented reality virtual football.

In November 2022, Hamad International Airport unveiled phase A of its impressive airport expansion plan to transform the airport into an extraordinary destination. The expansion has increased the airport’s capacity to over 58 million passengers per year, offering a range of worldclass services, a second airport hotel, multiple lounges, and a futuristic indoor tropical garden called the ORCHARD. In 2023, the airport enters phase B of its growth plan, aiming to increase its capacity to over 70 million passengers and construct two new concourses within the existing terminal. Construction of a new cargo terminal capable of handling 3.3 million tonnes of cargo per year is also planned.

Aligning with the Qatar National Vision 2030, Hamad International Airport plans to enhance sustainability efforts by investing in new technologies and introducing industry-first initiatives, ensuring its continued leadership in the aviation industry.

Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group, experienced remarkable growth and success throughout 2022, as evidenced by several key performance indicators.

Firstly, Qatar Executive’s fixed-base operator (FBO) situated at Doha International Airport witnessed an astounding surge in both flight arrivals and departures. Between November and December 2022, there was an astonishing 595 per cent increase in arrivals and a remarkable 574 per cent rise in departures compared to the same period in the previous year. This surge can be attributed to the completion of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, during which Qatar Executive played a pivotal role in facilitating private jet travel.

To ensure a seamless journey for customers, Qatar Executive invested in the renovation and revitalization of the FBO terminal in Doha. Enhancements were made to the food and beverage services, baggage handling facilities, and additional staff members were trained. The introduction of cutting-edge Wi-Fi and streaming capabilities within the terminal and fleet allowed football fans to enjoy uninterrupted streaming of the World Cup matches.

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Furthermore, Qatar Executive expanded its fleet in 2022 by adding three more Gulfstream G650ER aircraft, bringing the total to 15 out of 19 aircraft in

Saudi Arabia

NUMBER OF PASSENGERS AT SAUDI ARABIA’S AIRPORTS INCREASED BY 82 PER CENT IN 2022

The number of passengers in 2022 was almost 88 million, an increase of 82 per cent over 2021. The highest density airports in terms of the number of passengers was King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah with about 32 million passengers, followed by King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh with about 27 million passengers, and then King Fahd International Airport in Dammam with about 10 million passengers. The average daily flights arriving and departing at international airports for international and domestic flights in 2022 was 131.29 flights, and the average daily flights arriving and departing at domestic airports was 5.94 flights.

Air Traffic Of Flights In 2022

The results showed that the number of commercial flights in 2022 amounted to approximately 701 thousand flights, an increase of 41 per cent over 2021, and the number of private flights in 2022 amounted to 64 thousand flights, up from 2021 by 41 per cent. Domestic flights of private aviation accounted for the highest by almost 52 thousand flights, while the number of international flights via private aviation was almost 12 thousand flights. King Khalid International Airport recorded the highest number of private flights in 2022 by 32 per cent compared to other airports

AIR FREIGHT AT SAUDI ARABIA’S AIRPORTS IN 2022

The total International and domestic air freight traffic in 2022 increased by 7 per cent over 2021. International air freight reached approximately 559 thousand tonnes, up 12 per cent from 2021, while domestic freight reached approximately 58 thousand tonnes, down 26 per cent from 2021. The Netherlands registered the highest number of international cargo departures for 2021 and 2022.

Number Of Companies And Employees Engaged In Air Transport Activities 2022

The number of companies involved in air transport activities in 2022 reached 1,443 companies, including air transport of goods, air transport of passengers, services related to air transport, cargo handling, and other transport support activities, a rise of 20 per cent over 2021. The number of male employees in these companies reached roughly 28 thousand workers, an increase of 38 per cent over 2021, while the number of female employees reached nearly four thousand, with 70 per cent increase over 2021.

FLIGHTS BY OPERATORS AT SAUDI ARABIA’S AIRPORTS 2022

The results showed that Saudi Airlines recorded the highest market share in terms of the number of flights with about 283 thousand flights, followed by foreign airlines with about 173 thousand flights, then Flynas recorded about 104 thousand flights, followed by Flyadel with about 77 thousand flights. The number of countries with which the kingdom’s airports are connected for 2022 reached 56 countries, an increase from 2021 by ten countries.