Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) maintained its momentum in October 2024, with impressive growth across passenger and cargo traffic compared to both the same month last year and September 2024. The numbers highlight HKIA’s critical role in global aviation and trade as it continues its post-pandemic recovery.
Passenger Traffic: Another Month of Strong Growth
HKIA welcomed 4.55 million passengers in October 2024, representing a 21.3% year-on-year increase from 3.75 million passengers in October 2023. The 12-month cumulative passenger traffic reached 51.6 million, a 51.5% year-on-year increase.
Compared to September 2024’s 4.06 million passengers, October saw a 12.0% month-on-month increase, likely driven by heightened travel during regional holidays and increased business activity.
Passenger flight movements also surged, with 23,980 flights recorded in October 2024—a 23.9% year-on-year increase and a 6.6% rise from September 2024’s 22,505 flights.
Cargo Handling: Robust Export Activity Drives Growth
Cargo volumes at HKIA reached 442,000 tonnes in October 2024, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase from 392,000 tonnes in October 2023. Loaded cargo was the standout category, growing by 15.4% to 329,000 tonnes, reflecting strong export demand. Unloaded cargo also rose, increasing by 5.5% to 113,000 tonnes.
Compared to September 2024’s 414,000 tonnes, October saw a 6.8% month-on-month increase in total cargo volume, signaling a busy quarter for logistics ahead of the holiday season.
The 12-month cumulative cargo volume reached 4.87 million tonnes, a 15.9% year-on-year increase, underscoring HKIA’s importance as a logistics hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
Flight Movements: Consistent Across Sectors
Total flight movements in October 2024 reached 31,625, a 20.3% year-on-year increase from 26,282 flights in October 2023. This also marks a 6.8% month-on-month increase from 29,595 flights in September 2024.
Cargo flight movements rose by 10.4% year-on-year to 6,870 flights, aligning with the increase in cargo volumes. Passenger flight movements drove the overall growth, reflecting the robust recovery in travel demand.
Conclusion:
October 2024 was another strong month for Hong Kong International Airport, with significant growth across passenger and cargo operations. The surge in travel and trade activity highlights HKIA’s continued importance as a gateway for international travelers and a hub for global logistics.
As 2024 nears its close, HKIA’s consistent growth sets the stage for a strong finish to the year, benefiting airlines like Cathay Pacific and the broader aviation and logistics industries.
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