QATAR. Hamad International Airport (HIA) set a new annual traffic high in 2023, serving 45,916,104 passengers. The total represents an eye-catching +31% increase compared to 2022, the year in which Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup.
The airport reported 252,059 aircraft movements across 2023, a +22% increase compared to the previous 12 months.
Qatar Airways Group noted that close to 303 million passengers have been served since HIA opened in 2014. Since then, there has been a +63% increase in annual passenger volumes.
The airport served a total of 52 airlines in the year, including first-time HIA carriers such as Vistara, Air Iberia and Xiamen. HIA linked 255 destinations in 2023, including passenger, cargo and chartered flights.
Qatar national carrier Qatar Airways will serve additional European destinations in 2024 including Hamburg and Venice.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said: “At Qatar Airways Group, records aren’t just numbers, they drive us to excel beyond expectations. Hamad International Airport’s achievements are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to service excellence.
“We spearhead the industry, as we consistently elevate the travel experience to new heights. We’re not simply moving people, we’re shaping the future of travel. The airport’s record-breaking year is a testament to the aviation industry’s unmatched agility and unwavering spirit.”
He added: “There is no finish line in the pursuit of offering exceptional travel experience. It is our goal to continuously refine journeys in 2024, with seamless connections, innovative services and facilities that constantly evolve to match the ever-growing expectations of our discerning passengers.” 
*Click here for our recent on location coverage of the opening of Souq Al Matar – dubbed a “groundbreaking twist on traditional Qatari heritage and hospitality” at HIA.
