August 2024 traffic results: record passenger volume at Vienna Airport

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In August 2024, the Flughafen Wien Group (which includes Vienna, Malta, and Kosice Airports) handled 4,439,823 passengers, marking an 8.7% year-on-year increase. Vienna Airport alone managed 3,331,345 passengers, a 7.3% rise compared to August 2023.

This month set a new record, with passenger numbers surpassing pre-crisis levels by 5.7%, making it the highest in the airport’s history.

Key August 2024 Highlights:

  • Vienna Airport’s local passengers: Increased by 9.9% to 2,575,690.
  • Transfer passengers: Slight decline of 0.7%, totalling 746,656.
  • Flight movements: Rose by 5.1% to 22,785 take-offs and landings.
  • Cargo volume: Increased by 21.5% to 24,048 tonnes.

Regional Traffic Growth:

  • Western Europe: 1,147,430 passengers (+9.0%).
  • Eastern Europe: 278,153 passengers (+10.1%).
  • North America: 59,811 passengers (+12.2%).
  • Africa: 30,383 passengers (+18.9%).
  • Far East: 53,351 passengers (+25.1%).
  • Middle East: Declined by 31.0%, with 74,171 passengers.

Group Performance:

  • Malta Airport: 983,182 passengers (+11.9%).
  • Kosice Airport: 125,296 passengers (+21.4%).

Year-to-Date (January–August 2024):

  • Vienna Airport: 21,041,772 passengers (+7.5% year-on-year).
  • Flughafen Wien Group: 27,567,753 passengers (+9.5%).
  • Cargo volume: 190,814 tonnes (+18.8% year-on-year).

The strong summer travel season, with a total of 6.7 million passengers at Vienna Airport in July and August, set a new seasonal record for the airport.

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