Doha, September 07 (QNA) – Hamad International Airport (DOH) has crossed a record-breaking milestone this August, serving over five million passengers in a single month for the first time in its history.
The DOH’s performance in August 2025 represents a 6.4 percent increase in passenger traffic compared to August 2024. 1.3 million of the 5 million passengers were point-to-point travellers, marking a 12 percent year-on-year growth in this category.
This highlights the rising demand for direct travel from/to Qatar and showcases the strength of aviation as a key driver of the national diverse economy, DOH explained in a statement on Sunday.
The statement added that this surge was achieved while maintaining the quality of every passenger’s journey, showcasing the airport as a bustling and rapidly growing hub that is resilient and steadfastly passenger centric.
The achievement for Qatar’s award-winning airport comes shortly after the release of the 2025 World Airport Traffic Dataset by Airports Council International (ACI) World, ranking the airport firmly among the world’s busiest international airports, added the statement.
It indicated that the Capacity expansion and strong airline partnerships have been central to this record. Qatar Airways increased frequencies to over 15 key destinations worldwide, providing enhanced connectivity through its hub.
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