Key Market Indicators
Bahraini air passenger traffic is projected to surge to nearly 7.5 million by 2028, up from approximately 6.7 million in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 1.6% over the five-year period. Since 1975, Bahrain has experienced an average annual growth rate of 2.8% in air passenger demand. In 2023, the country ranked 56th globally in terms of air passenger traffic. Nigeria edged ahead of Bahrain with a similar figure of around 6.7 million passengers. China, India, and Ireland secured the top three positions in the global rankings for 2023, respectively.
