Aviation Qatar airport expansion boosts capacity to 65 million By Pramod Kumar March 21, 2025, 9:21 AM Government Communications Office Badr Mohammed Al Meer, group CEO of Qatar Airways Group (centre), said that the expansion project was completed early due to proper planning Qatar’s Hamad International Airport’s annual passenger capacity has reached 65 million passengers, following an expansion plan started in 2018. The terminal area has expanded by 14 percent to cover 845,000sqm, adding 17 new boarding gates to reach 62, the Government Communications Office said in a statement. The new concourses (D and E) will boost flight connectivity and significantly reduce reliance on buses for passenger transport. The cost of the expansion was not given. PIF launches Saudi Arabia’s first duty-free retailer Kuwait Airways rules out profit for at least two years Qatar stopover initiative draws thousands more visitors Badr Mohammed Al Meer, group CEO of Qatar Airways Group, said that the project was completed ahead of time. He said the airport expansion will back Qatar Airways’ growing network, improve operational efficiency, and support economic diversification in line with Vision 2030. The concourses include advanced automated boarding systems and smart technology, facilitating quick travel document verification and reduction in passenger waiting times. Qatar welcomed just over 5 million visitors last year, a 25 percent increase from the previous year. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
