Hong Kong International Airport Achieves New Post-Pandemic Milestone: Over 171,000 Passengers in a Single Day

In June 2024, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) demonstrated remarkable growth, according to the latest air traffic statistics from the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). HKIA managed 4.3 million passengers, a 29.1% increase from June 2023, while flight movements rose by 32.3% to 29,590. Passenger traffic saw steady recovery, notably in Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and Japan. Cargo throughput maintained double-digit year-on-year growth for the sixth consecutive month, with export cargo driving a 24.9% increase.

The first half of 2024 saw passenger volume up by 52.8% to 25.3 million, flight movements by 47.1% to 174,745, and cargo traffic by 17.9% to 2.4 million tonnes. On a 12-month rolling basis, passenger volume surged 125.9%, and flight movements grew 69.9%. On July 21, HKIA reached a post-pandemic milestone, recording over 171,000 passengers in a day. HKIA was named “Best Global Airport” for the ninth consecutive year at the 2024 AFLAS Awards. Naturally, a rise in incoming flight passengers is good news for the hospitality industry, as visitors pile up for Hong Kong hotel accommodation at properties like Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong.