Key facts
- Hong Kong International Airport handled 5.4 million passengers in May.
- Passenger traffic increased 10% year-on-year in May.
- Cargo volume fell 7.1% year-on-year in May.
- Cargo volume has declined for two consecutive months.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported a 10% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic for May, with 5.4 million travelers passing through the facility. This marks a positive trend for the airport's passenger operations. However, the airport's cargo segment continued to face challenges, with cargo volume declining by 7.1% year-on-year to 374,000 tonnes in May. This is the second consecutive month that cargo volume has seen a decrease.