Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released its air traffic statistics for March 2026. During the month, the airport handled 5.74 million passengers and 34,100 flight movements, representing year-on-year increases of 19.6% and 2.7% respectively. In addition, Hong Kong secures four places in the global top ten busiest international airline routes announced in April 2026, led by the Hong Kong-Taipei route, which ranked first. The passenger growth was mainly driven by a double-digit increase … [Read more...] about HKIA handles 1.21 million tonnes in Q1 as cargo trade remains resilient
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HKIA cargo volumes rise 11.6% in February, driven by transshipment growth and stronger trade flows
The busy Chinese New Year period saw daily passenger volume at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) surpass 210,000 trips on the peak day of 22 February 2026. In total, HKIA handled 5.42 million passenger trips and 32,100 flight movements in February, representing year-on-year increases of 20.1% and 10.5% respectively. Cargo throughput continued to gain momentum, with cargo volume growing 11.6% year-on-year to 361,000 tonnes during the month. Over the first two months of 2026, HKIA handled … [Read more...] about HKIA cargo volumes rise 11.6% in February, driven by transshipment growth and stronger trade flows
Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in January
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 5.51 million passengers and 34,445 flight movements in January 2026, representing year-on-year increases of 4.5% and 2.4% respectively. Passenger traffic registered steady growth in the first month of 2026, with a double-digit rise in transfer/transit passenger segment compared with the same period last year. Traffic to/from the Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia and North America recorded the most significant increases in the month. Cargo … [Read more...] about Air traffic grows steadily at HKIA in January
HKIA handles 5.07 million tonnes of cargo in 2025 as transshipment volumes rise
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 61 million passenger trips in 2025. The performance was achieved on the back of a strong Christmas peak season, surpassing 200,000 daily passenger trips for eight days in December. The full year traffic volume of 61 million passenger trips represented a double-digit growth of 15%. Flight movements rose by 8.7% compared to 2024, reaching 394,730 during the year, while yearly cargo throughput saw a 2.7% growth to 5.07 million tonnes. In December … [Read more...] about HKIA handles 5.07 million tonnes of cargo in 2025 as transshipment volumes rise
HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) released air traffic statistics for November 2025. During the month, the airport handled 5.19 million passengers and 33,495 flight movements, representing year-on-year growth of 17.1% and 7.7%, respectively. Transfer/ transit passengers recorded a notable year-on-year increase of 50.9%. Cargo throughput grew to 486,000 tonnes, up 5.9% compared to November 2024. Both visitor and transfer/ transit passenger traffic experienced a double-digit year-on-year … [Read more...] about HKIA cargo grows nearly 6% in November as export demand from Europe, China and India offsets US tariff impact
HKIA accelerates cargo growth through innovation and expansion
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reaffirms its position as a leading global cargo hub with a combination of infrastructure expansion, digital innovation, and a long-term vision aligned with evolving regional trade dynamics. In the first half of 2025, HKIA recorded a 1.9% year-on-year increase in cargo volume to 2.4 million tonnes, contributing to a 7.8% growth in throughput over the past 12 months, reaching 4.98 million tonnes. This builds on a strong performance in 2024, during which HKIA … [Read more...] about HKIA accelerates cargo growth through innovation and expansion
