Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.37 million passengers and 34,465 flight movements in October, representing year-on-year increases of 18% and 9.1% respectively. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia, the Chinese Mainland and Taiwan recorded the most significant growth in the month. Robust growth was seen in transfer and transit passengers, recording a 50.2% year-on-year increase to 1.50 million passengers. Cargo throughput grew 2.9% year-on-year to 455,000 tonnes during the … [Read more...] about HKIA cargo climbs 2.9% in October as export demand and key trade lanes strengthen
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AAHK appoints William Ho as Executive Director for Corporate Development
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) announced that William Ho is starting his appointment today as Executive Director, Corporate Development. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Ho will be responsible for driving digitalisation and innovations at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and formulating strategies for the growth of its hub functions. Mr Ho has a wealth of experience in technological transformation, sales and marketing, and business development in local, Mainland … [Read more...] about AAHK appoints William Ho as Executive Director for Corporate Development
HKIA air traffic continues to grow in July
In July, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.2 million passengers and 33,670 flight movements, representing 9.7% and 8.3% year-on-year growth, respectively. While transfer/ transit passengers continued to experience growth from a low base, overall passenger traffic growth softened due to adverse weather and a decline in travel demand to Japan. Cargo throughput saw a 3.9% year-on-year increase to 430,000 in July, mainly driven by stronger traffic to/ from Europe and the Middle … [Read more...] about HKIA air traffic continues to grow in July
Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2025. HKIA handled 4.86 million passengers and 32,480 flight movements in May, representing year-on-year growths of 19.7% and 8.8% respectively. The passenger growth was mainly driven by the double-digit increases in transfer/transit passengers and visitors. Traffic growth continued to be led by routes to/ from Mainland China and Southeast Asia, which show the most … [Read more...] about Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in May
HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic figures for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for January 2025. During the month, flight movements increased by 17.0% to 33,660, a post-pandemic high. On 25 January, HKIA handled over 193,000 passengers, reaching another post-pandemic high and representing a full recovery to the pre-pandemic peak level. For the full month, HKIA handled 5.28 million passengers, representing annual growth of 27.8%. Average daily passenger traffic … [Read more...] about HKIA passenger traffic hits post-pandemic high in January 2025
HKIA triumphs in renowned international cargo awards
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the busiest cargo hub in the world, received several prestigious international accolades, in recognition of its excellent cargo service efficiency, innovations, and initiatives on sustainability. HKIA was named “Cargo Airport of the Year - Asia Pacific” and “Air Cargo Technology Provider of The Year” at the 11th Payload Asia Awards, held in Singapore. It is the third consecutive year that HKIA was recognised by Payload Asia as the most outstanding … [Read more...] about HKIA triumphs in renowned international cargo awards




