Sharjah International Airport experienced a significant increase in passenger activity between August 10 and August 16. During this peak period of the summer travel season, as many residents returned from holidays ahead of the new academic year, the facility welcomed more than 390,000 passengers.
The breakdown of this traffic included over 175,000 arriving passengers and approximately 151,000 departures, alongside more than 66,000 transit travelers. The airport facilitated 1,175 departing and 1,175 arriving flights, maintaining connections to more than 100 international destinations. The busiest day of the week occurred on August 15, which saw a total of 48,859 passengers moving through the airport, consisting of 25,251 arrivals and 23,608 departures. Cairo, Doha, Dhaka, and Amman emerged as the most active destinations during this period.
These figures reflect the success of an integrated operational plan designed to manage high demand during July and August, a time when the airport anticipated handling roughly three million passengers and 19,000 flight movements. This strategy involved close coordination with strategic partners to ensure operational efficiency and team readiness.
In related aviation news, Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Sharjah and Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport in Poland. Starting December 14, 2026, the airline will operate five weekly flights, further expanding its presence in the Polish market. This addition complements existing services to Warsaw Chopin and Krakow, as well as an upcoming route to Katowice. By connecting Sharjah to four Polish cities, the airline aims to bolster tourism and economic ties between the UAE and Poland.
Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, noted that the expansion aligns with the airline’s commitment to providing reliable, value-driven travel options to key international markets. Tomasz Kloskowski, President of the Management Board of Gdansk Airport, expressed optimism that the route would boost the regional economy, facilitate trade, and attract Middle Eastern investors to the Pomerania region. He highlighted that the area’s cooler summers and Baltic Sea access are increasingly appealing to Gulf travelers.
Separately, the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) is advancing its infrastructure in Khorfakkan to improve water security. The authority is currently constructing two new reservoirs at the SEWA 1 and SEWA 2 stations, each with a storage capacity of 2 million gallons, at a total cost of Dhs 28.23 million. Engineer Saud Abdul Aziz, Director of the Khorfakkan Department at SEWA, stated that the project will double the storage capacity at these stations. This initiative is intended to enhance network flexibility and ensure the consistent delivery of water supplies to meet growing local demand. The report also notes that with a total of 48,859 arriving and departing passengers, comprising 25,251 arrivals and 23,608 departures, as families and travellers continued their summer journeys, the highest daily passenger movement during the week was recorded on 15th August. The report also notes that while also helping to attract investors from the Middle East to Pomerania, the direct connection will facilitate business cooperation and trade relations. The report also notes that previous experience shows that tourists from the Gulf countries generate significant value for the local tourism industry.
Source: Gulf Today
