Queen Alia International Airport Welcomes over 4.5 Million Passengers during 2021

According to statistics released by Airport International Group, Queen Alia International Airport’s (QAIA) year-to-date passenger (PAX) numbers for 2021 amounted to 4,559,336 - marking a 122.3% surge and 48.9% decline against 2020 and 2019 figures, respectively. 
 

Moreover, QAIA received 46,603 aircraft movements (ACM), which were 92.4% higher and 41.6% lower than the figures recorded in 2020 and 2019, respectively. QAIA also handled 58,278 tons of cargo, prompting a 20.8% increase and 43.1% drop compared to 2020 and 2019 figures, respectively. 
 

As for year-on-year December figures, QAIA witnessed 469,954 PAX, 4,973 ACM and 5,245 tons of cargo - resulting in decreases of 28.8%, 18.8% and 36.7%, respectively, compared to the same month in 2019. 

“The actual total traffic recorded for 2021 was as expected, and while some recovery was noted this year, the numbers across the board have not yet neared desired levels. Still, we remain hopeful that we and the global air transport industry are on track to regaining pre-pandemic passenger traffic. In the meantime, we will continue to operate QAIA up to international standards and best practices alongside our valued team, partners and stakeholders, who are equally committed to shaping a safe and robust passenger experience at Jordan’s prime gateway to the world,” commented Airport International Group CEO, Nicolas Claude.