Al Hoceima-Chérif El Idrissi International Airport saw a 19% rise in air traffic between January and August 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to data from the National Office of Airports (ONDA). During these first eight months of the year, the airport welcomed 81,280 passengers, up from 68,264 passengers during the same period last year.
In August 2024 alone, the airport handled a total of 21,863 passengers, compared to 15,073 in August 2023, representing a strong growth of over 45%.
Regarding aircraft movements, the airport recorded 854 movements from January to August 2024, compared to 745 during the same period in 2023, equating to a growth of 14.63%. In August alone, 189 movements were recorded, showing a 36% increase compared to August 2023.
Overall, the ONDA reported that Moroccan airports reached a new record, receiving 21,410,804 passengers by the end of August 2024, a 18.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
