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 Clearly, the most strategically located airport, in the ideally located Emirate, Fujairah International Airport is all set to face tremendous growth.
The Emirate’s location on the east coast, plus its status as the World’s 2nd largest bunkering port, exhibitly reflects the growing importance of the Emirate as a center for commerce, aviation and tourism.
 With its passenger and cargo throughput already on the rise, coupled with the growth being witnessed at the Fujairah Free Zone and Sea Port, plus the Emirate in itself being a major attraction to several tourists, has given the airport all the necessary factors to keep it buzzing with activities all year round.
The airport’s close proximity to the sea port, has made it the competitor’s desire and the Sea-Air cargo operator’s pride, as it provides an excellent support for Sea-Air cargo trade. It serves as a major breakbulk center for cargo which arrives by sea for re-export by air.
Alternatively, the airport is positioned just a kilometer outside the city, providing customers with an easy access and just minutes to reach their cargo into the airport.
 The airport has made available an excellent trucking system to enable quick movement of transshipment cargo between Fujairah and any other airport within the UAE. The trucks are extensively used to deliver cargo at the premises of the importer within the United Arab Emirates, at very reasonable prices.
Excellent services are available at Fujairah International Airport, provided by professional and experienced staff. Its cargo complex is equipped with an advanced automated cargo handling system to ensure speedy and efficient services. The Department of Civil Aviation has created its own freight forwarding agency to cater to the cargo shippers' requirements within and around Fujairah.
Adequate facilities are also provided to ensure a smooth and trouble free passenger operation. Excellent VIP and First class lounges, and round-the-clock availability of Customs, Immigration, Duty free and Restaurant facilities.
Passengers very quickly find themselves checked in, customs cleared and passed through immigration within minutes of their arrival to the airport. These are made possible due to the efficient services available at the airport, and the close proximity of sections within the departure lounge.
The Department of Civil Aviation has also created its own Travel agency, known as Fujairah Aviation Services, which markets and sells services for other airlines in addition to airline tickets, hotels and car hire services to any pqrt of the world.
The airport is served by several airlines of international repute, for both passenger and cargo operations. The presence of 3 re-fuelling companies and excellent/efficient ground handling services, has also made it very convenient technical and re-fuelling stopover for many carriers.
Fujairah International Airport supports an "Open Skies" policy, coupled with very competitive Landing, Handling and Parking charges. A combination of the attractive prices, strategic location at the crossroads between East and West, "clear skies" all year round, flexible attitude and strong desire to work as partners with clients, sets Fujairah International Airport apart from other airports in the Middle East.
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