Hong Kong International Airport saw a 5.7% rise in passenger throughput in June from a year earlier, to 3.85 million, the Airport Authority says.

Boosted by busy traffic, aircraft movements grew 5.6% year-on-year, to 24,180 flights over the month. Cargo throughput also grew 5.3%, to 305,000 tonnes.

For the first six months of this year, passenger throughput rose 6.4%, to 22.7 million, while cargo traffic grew 1.5%, to 1.7 million tonnes. Aircraft movements also increased 4.4%, to 143,000 flights.

Passenger throughput for the past 12 months grew 7.4% to 45.8 million, while cargo throughput rose 2.8% to 3.6 million tonnes. Aircraft movements rose 4.1%, to 287,000 flights.

Exodus, influx expected over holidays

The authority's Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui expected robust passenger outbound volumes as Hong Kong people take summer holidays and strong inbound traffic from Europe, the Mainland and Southeast Asia.

"Over the summer, we will offer a range of special events and activities to ensure that individuals and families have a pleasant, memorable airport experience."

Throughout July and August, Terminals 1 and 2 will feature magic shows, handicraft workshops, nail painting, story telling, balloon art, temporary tattoos, a photo exhibition and more, Mr Hui added.