Qatar tribune Tribune News Network Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA), marks a significant milestone as the airport celebrates its 10th anniversary of connecting passengers to new experiences and memories, via Doha. Within 10 years of operations, the airport has triumphed as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ three times at the SKYTRAX World Airport Awards and was ranked as the airport with the second-best air connectivity in the Middle East in Airport Council International’s Air Connectivity Ranking 2023. These recognitions showcase the airport’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, and its customer centric approach and effective operational management which offers passengers a reliable and seamless travel experience.
From May 2014 to May 2024, HIA welcomed a total of 325.1 million passengers to its growing facility. The airport saw 2.
1 million aircraft movements, carried 20.5 million tonnes of cargo and processed 258 million bags in 10 years. Qatar Airways’ hub is currently serving over 45 airline partners – including 14 legacy airlines.
The airport capacity grew to 58 million passengers per year after Phase A of the expansion in 2022 and currently serves over 200 destinations, including passenger, cargo, and chartered flight destinations. In line with creating a bespoke airport experience, HIA is home to over 40 permanent art displays by local, regional and international artists and offers over 200 retail and dining outlets, including many world-f.