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Sharjah Airport welcomes Pakistani carrier Fly Jinnah’s first flight

News Desk 1 18/02/2024

Sharjah Airport received the first flight of Fly Jinnah, a leading low-cost carrier in Pakistan operated jointly by Lakson Group of Pakistan and Air Arabia Group of UAE. The new carrier was welcomed during a ceremony held in the presence of H.E. Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport

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Sharjah Airport achieves highest performance with more than 15.3 million passengers in 2023

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

Sharjah Airport Authority revealed its performance results for 2023, in line with the agenda of the annual airport management meeting held at Buhais Geology Park in Al Madam, Sharjah. The results highlight the pioneering position of the emirate on the global travel map and the top-notch services delivered to passengers and companies. As per the […]

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Sharjah Airport receives first ‘Fly Oya’ flight from Libya

News Desk 1 08/01/2024

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced welcoming the first flight of ‘Fly Oya’ flights, from Tripoli, Libya, to Sharjah Airport during 2024. This is in line with the Authority’s ambitious efforts to expand the airport’s list of flight destinations.   The airline will operate a single weekly flight from Mitiga Airport in Tripoli every Wednesday. The […]

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Sharjah Airport welcomes first flight of Air Cairo

News Desk 1 29/10/2023 0

Sharjah Airport received Air Cairo airline’s first flight, which started operating its scheduled flights to and from Sharjah Airport. This strategic move comes to reinforce the network of destinations in line with the surging demand for passenger and cargo flights and address passengers’ requirements efficiently and with high quality. The Egyptian carrier will operate six

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Sharjah Airport records footfall of over 4 million passengers in third quarter of 2023

News Desk 1 23/10/2023

Sharjah Airport has experienced a remarkable presence in passenger traffic with over 4 million in the third quarter of 2023, recording a rise of over 12 percent compared to the same period last year. In addition, air traffic during the period reached 26,000, owing to the advancements made in the airport’s services and ongoing development […]

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Sharjah Airport organises ‘Customer Service Week’ initiative to promote self-service travel

News Desk 1 19/10/2023

As part of its efforts to boost its strategy and in line with its vision to position Sharjah Airport as one of the top five regional airports in providing leading travel experience and services to passengers, Sharjah Airport Authority organised the globally celebrated “Customer Service Week” initiative during the first week of October to highlight […]

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Sharjah Airport completes preparations

News Desk 1 01/10/2023 0

Sharjah Airport’s Cargo Centre completed its preparations for handling horse shipments, in line with the efforts of Sharjah Airport Authority to boost efficiency of air cargo operations, particularly while handling cargo that requires special attention. These preparations are made to efficiently meet the specific requirements for handling such cargo and ensure seamless

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Sharjah Airport serves over 2.8 million passengers during July and August of 2023

News Desk 1 29/09/2023

Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 2.8 million passengers from over 30 countries on 17,700 flight movements, during the months of July and August this year, according to Sharjah Airport Authority. This reflects the trust and confidence that the passengers have placed in the Airport’s services, as well as in providing a distinctive and convenient […]

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Sharjah Airport makes young travellers happy with 2023 Back-to-School campaign

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

Sharjah International Airport has officially concluded its 2023 summer events programme by formally welcoming returning UAE-based students and their families at the airport. As part of its 2023 Back-to-School passenger-focussed initiative, Sharjah Airport Authority – the airport operator – it was sought to elevate the travel experience for young students and

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Sharjah Airport launches ‘Summer at Sharjah Airport’ campaign to elevate travel experiences for passengers

News Desk 2 08/08/2023

August 8, 2023: Sharjah Airport launched an exciting summer campaign under the slogan ‘Summer at Sharjah Airport’, focusing on providing passengers with enhanced and seamless travel experiences, with special attention to enriching the journey for children. This campaign reinforces the Airport’s unwavering commitment to delivering an array of smart and innovative

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Sharjah Airport receives over 7 million passengers in the first half of 2023

News Desk 2 17/07/2023

Sharjah – 17 July 2023: Sharjah Airport has witnessed an impressive surge in passenger traffic, with over 7 million passengers passing through its terminals during the first half of 2023. This notable figure reflects a remarkable growth rate of over 24.4 percent compared to the corresponding period in 2022. The airport also achieved substantial growth […]

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Sharjah Airport celebrates return of this year’s first batch of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 03/07/2023

June 03, 2023: Sharjah Airport welcomed back this year’s first group of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj in the holy land. The airport staff welcomed the pilgrims upon their arrival in Sharjah by assisting them with their arrival procedures, greeting them with flowers, and extending high standards of hospitality in a setting of […]

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Sharjah Airport employs its full capacity to facilitate pilgrimage

News Desk 2 22/06/2023

22 June 2023: In an atmosphere of welcome and celebration, pilgrims departed from Sharjah Airport to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals, and airport staff offered gifts and traditional Arabian hospitality to the passengers. Sharjah Airport completed preparing for the departure of pilgrims, adopting a set of protocols to satisfy the requirements […]

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Sharjah Airport Authority to participate in Air Cargo Europe 2023

News Desk 2 08/05/2023

May 08, 2023 Sharjah Airport Authority is set to participate in the Air Cargo Europe 2023, the leading exhibition for global air cargo industry being held from May 9 to May 12, 2023, in Munich, Germany, to promote Sharjah Airport as one of the major hubs for air freight both regionally and globally. H.E. Sheikh […]

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Sharjah Airport records footfall of over 3.8 million passengers in first quarter of 2023

News Desk 2 01/05/2023

01 May, 2023 Sharjah Airport has welcomed more than 3.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023, recording a 28.01 per cent increase over the same period in 2022, and is expected to achieve even higher growth rates by the year’s end due to its notable services for passengers. The aircraft movement for the […]

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Sharjah Airport distributes Iftar meals to passengers during holy month of Ramadan

News Desk 2 07/04/2023

Sharjah Airport is continuing its yearly Ramadan tradition by providing Iftar meals to passengers as a gesture of embracing the spiritual values and significance associated with this holy month. Embodying the deep-rooted Emirati traditions, the passengers were greeted by the Airport employees with Iftar meals, dates, and Arabic coffee, in line with its strategy to […]

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Sharjah Airport discusses its sustainability efforts and initiatives

News Desk 2 03/04/2023

Sharjah Airport welcomed a delegation from the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation that examined various impactful initiatives, practices, and strategies undertaken at the Airport to achieve sustainability. The parties also exchanged expertise and knowledge in the field of sustainability, highlighting the airport’s commitment to social responsibility, which has been reflected

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Sharjah Airport celebrates 62nd Kuwait National Day with Kuwaiti passengers

News Desk 2 24/02/2023

Sharjah, 24 February 2023 Sharjah Airport celebrated Kuwait’s 62nd National Day today, February 25, 2023, by greeting the Kuwaiti passengers arriving from their country. This gesture signifies the strong bond and historical ties between the UAE and Kuwait. The airport employees greeted the passengers and offered congratulations, embodying the shared values and mutual trust

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Promising Generations initiative in conjunction with UAE Innovation Month

News Desk 2 22/02/2023

Sharjah, 21 February 2023: Sharjah Airport Authority, in partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) and multinational corporation Huawei, concluded the Promising Generations initiative and celebrated the graduation of the first batch of university students who assisted in devising creative solutions to challenges faced by the airport,

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Sharjah Airport secures leading position among airports that have returned to pre-pandemic operating levels

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 7, February 2023 Sharjah Airport experienced a remarkable growth in the previous year achieving the Authority’s primary objectives of revamping the Emirate’s tourism sector as well as elevating the airport’s status as one of the top five airports in the region. Passenger traffic witnessed a growth rate of 84.73 per cent, […]