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More than 10 million travelers streamed through Cape Town Airport in 2024

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The City of Cape Town has congratulated Cape Town International Airport for bringing over 10 million passengers through its turn-stiles in 2024. The 10.4 million travellers recorded last year point to a 7%-increase compared to 2023.

The City of Cape Town has congratulated Cape Town International Airport

 

 

Economic Growth Mayco Member James Vos says breaking through the 10 million mark is a major milestone that showcases Cape Town’s growing role in global connectivity and economic growth.
“A big thank you to the team at Cape Town International Airport for their continued hard work in ensuring our airport remains a world-class gateway for travelers,” said Vos.
The City of Cape Town has congratulated Cape Town International Airport
PHOTO: https://capetown-airport.co.za/

 

He says this number includes a record-breaking 3 million two-way international passengers, marking a 10% rise compared to the previous year. Vos says, looking ahead, they are eager to hear from Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) about their plans to upgrade the airport, particularly to handle the growing number of aircraft operations and passenger movements.

 

The City of Cape Town has congratulated CTIA for bringing over 10 million passengers through your turn-stiles in 2024

 

 

He added that these upgrades are critical to ensuring the airport can accommodate future growth and maintain its exceptional standards.

 

 

READ MORE: Cape Town Airport Welcomes Over Half a Million Visitors in December

 

 

The Mayco Member has stressed that aviation is a cornerstone of our economy. Vos says that every 100 international arrivals create 2 jobs that benefit local businesses and communities.

 

 

MMC Vos elaborated, “Breaking through the 10 million mark is a major milestone that showcases Cape Town’s growing role in global connectivity and economic growth.”

 

 

The City of Cape Town has congratulated Cape Town International Airport
PHOTO: https://capetown-airport.co.za/

 

 

Vos says he’s excited that of the 10.4 million travellers recorded in 2024, marking a 7% increase from 2023. He says this included a record-breaking 3 million two-way international passengers, which in turn, marked a 10% hike compared to the previous year.

 

 

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The City of Cape Town has congratulated Cape Town International Airport
PHOTO: https://capetown-airport.co.za/

 

 

The Economic Growth MMC added that he enjoys working with airlines and partners through their “Choose Cape Town” campaigns. These campaigns expand connectivity and showcase the city’s immense value. He says the 27% growth in air cargo volumes further reinforces the vital role aviation plays in driving trade and investment.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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