Qatar’s aviation sector continues to soar in August

DOHA: Qatar witnessed a strong growth of visitors in August 2025 as the country recorded over five million air passengers, a rise of 6.4 percent in a...

DOHA: Qatar witnessed a strong growth of visitors in August 2025 as the country recorded over five million air passengers, a rise of 6.4 percent in a single month for the first time in the history of Hamad International Airport (HIA) , according to the Air Transport Statistics released by Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).

The country continues to see significant momentum in the aviation industry. QCAA stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday that Qatar registered around 5.018 million air passengers in August this year, indicating an increase of 6.4 percent, compared to 4.718 million logged during the same period in 2024.

Air transport statistics further noted that the aircraft movement recorded 1.8 percent year-on-year rise in August 2025, totalling 24,763 flights, compared to 24,329 in the same time period last year.

The substantial increases in aircraft movement and passenger numbers demonstrate positive signs for the region’s economic revival.

Air passenger traffic in Qatar has experienced remarkable growth over the years. With the rapid expansion of Hamad International Airport, the country has become a major hub for travelers connecting between Asia, Europe, and Africa.