ACI EUROPE’s air traffic report for September and Q3 2023 reveals a robust recovery in European air travel, with passenger traffic across the European airport network increasing by +12.1% in Q3 compared to the same period last year. The report highlights milestones, including London-Heathrow surpassing its 2019 traffic performance and nearly half of Europe’s airports recovering their 2019 traffic volumes (48%). The EU+ market showed strength, nearly reaching its 2019 passenger traffic levels, but disparities existed across countries. Regional airports outperformed the majors, experiencing growth in passenger traffic.
Despite freight traffic decreasing by -3% in Q3 compared to the previous year, some airports saw significant improvements in freight volumes, notably Milan-MXP and Istanbul. Aircraft movements increased by +7.8% across European airports, with group 1 airports like Istanbul and Athens reporting substantial growth.
Overall, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the recovery patterns shaping airport performance, disparities in country performance, and the ongoing impact of geopolitical tensions and structural changes in the aviation market.
This post was published on 8 November 2023 16:32
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