Changi Airport in Singapore reported handling 67.7 million passengers in 2024, marking a 14.8% increase from the previous year and reaching 99.1% of its pre-COVID-19 passenger levels from 2019. Aircraft movements rose by 11.5% to 366,000, while airfreight throughput increased by 14.6% to 1.99 million tonnes. December 2024 was the busiest month, with 6.4 million passengers, and 21 December saw a peak of 226,000 passengers.
North Asia emerged as the fastest-growing region, with a 40% increase in passenger traffic compared to 2023. China was the largest source market, with traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 6%. Hong Kong and Japan also saw significant growth, exceeding 20% year-on-year. The top five passenger markets were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and Thailand.
Changi Airport’s CEO, Mr Yam Kum Weng, highlighted the addition of 11 new city links and eight new passenger airlines, enhancing the airport’s connectivity. “We are deeply grateful for the close partnership with our airline partners,” he stated. The airport also welcomed two new freighter airlines, expanding cargo connections.
Looking forward, Changi Airport anticipates further growth in passenger traffic and plans to invest in infrastructure to meet rising demand. As of January 2025, the airport operates over 7,400 weekly flights, connecting Singapore to 163 cities across 49 countries.
