Hamad International Airport marks July 2024 as its busiest month ever
Hamad International Airport is celebrating July 2024 as the busiest month in its history
Building on the dynamic growth observed in the first half of 2024, Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced that July 2024 has become the busiest month in its operational history, serving 4.73 million passengers.
This milestone represents a significant 10.2 percent increase compared to July of the previous year, solidifying the airport’s status as a leading global aviation hub.
According to the airport, this surge in passenger numbers can be attributed to several key factors. The airport's airline partners have increased their flight frequencies to cater to the heightened demand during the summer travel season.
Additionally, Qatar Airways, expanded its network of destinations and introduced seasonal summer operations, further enhancing the airport's connectivity. Total aircraft movement at DOH in July increased by 3.9 percent compared to the previous month.
The load factor stood at 82.8 percent, indicating a high occupancy rate for flights operating at DOH. This high load factor reflects the efficient utilization of capacity. The previous record for the busiest month was set in January 2024, when Hamad International Airport served 4.5 million passengers.
The top destinations in July were London, Bangkok, Dubai, Riyadh and Jeddah, with top countries India, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia and UAE.
