Airlines and Air Transport in China
4 verified figures for China, covering 4 indicators from 2 primary sources. Every figure links to the report it came from.
The short version
Key takeaways
- China domestic airline RPK growth came in at 12.3% in 2024 (IATA). Source
- China domestic air passenger trips stood at 640 million in 2024 (CAAC). Source
- China international air passenger trips stood at 60 million in 2024 (CAAC). Source
- China total air passenger trips stood at 730 million in 2024 (CAAC). Source
The complete table
Airlines and Air Transport data for China
Every row links to its own page with the full source, verbatim quote and citation.
| Indicator | Period | Value | Source | Type | Full record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China domestic air passenger trips | 2024 | 640 million | CAAC 2024 | estimate | → |
| China domestic airline RPK growth | 2024 | 12.3% | IATA 2025 | actual | → |
| China international air passenger trips | 2024 | 60 million | CAAC 2024 | estimate | → |
| China total air passenger trips | 2024 | 730 million | CAAC 2025 | estimate | → |
Primary documents
Sources
| Document | Publisher | Published | Accessed | Locator | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China's 2024 air passenger traffic hits record high News article | CAAC | 3 Jan 2025 | 14 Sep 2026 | Paragraph 1 | 1 |
| China's air-passenger transport hits record high in 2024 News article | CAAC | 17 Dec 2024 | 14 Sep 2026 | Paragraph 3; Paragraph 4 | 2 |
| Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024 Press release | IATA | 30 Jan 2025 | 14 Sep 2026 | Domestic Passenger Markets | 1 |
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