Changi Airport handles 17.4 million passengers in Q3, up 0.4% year on year

Changi Airport reported a 0.4% increase in passenger movements to 17.4 million in the third quarter, ending September 30, 2021, marking a steady growth compared to the previous year. Vietnam experienced the most significant growth in passenger traffic among its markets, with a notable 20.5% increase year-on-year. China and the top five passenger markets, including Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, and India, also contributed to the overall growth.

Changi Airport’s busiest routes for the quarter included Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Denpasar in Bali, Bangkok, and Shanghai. The airport added four new passenger airlines during the quarter, expanding its network. The air cargo volume rose by 8%, primarily driven by demand for AI-related semiconductor and electronics shipments. Five decades of milestones and moments that shaped Singapore’s success story, as highlighted through Changi Airport's headlines, underscore its role as a leading global air hub despite airlines facing operational pressures and fuel cost challenges.