In the heart of the Mediterranean, Marseille Provence Airport shows a measured trajectory: overall figures are up slightly, summer visitor numbers are affected by unforeseen events, and architectural recognition is propelling the site onto the world stage. Between a rise in international business, occasional disruptions and visible investments in the passenger experience, AMP confirms its role as a regional hub, while preparing for a sustainable and ambitious future.
Air traffic 2025: stable first half and shift to international business
Passenger flows show a nuanced dynamic. Over the first eight months, nearly 7.75 million passengers transited through AMP, an increase of +1,8 % compared with the same period last year. The year 2024 remains an important benchmark, with over 11 million passengers, the vast majority on international routes.
The breakdown of traffic shows marked trends: the domestic segment declined by around -8 % (just over 2 million passengers since January), while international business grew by +5,4 %. European roads show an increase of +4 %while the Maghreb maintains its position as regional leader with 1.5 million passengers and an increase of +6,1 %. These developments are part of wider changes described by industry observatories, such as the sociological analysis of travellers published this year (FNAM / LUAF study).
Summer disruptions: strikes, fires and operational consequences
Several episodes weighed on seasonal performance. Air traffic controller strikes led to significant cancellations in July, while fire caused the cancellation of around 400 flights during the summer. The economic and operational impact of these events is documented in national and European reports, including estimates of losses due to air traffic control disruptions (Eurocontrol report).
These events have had repercussions for the airlines present on the hub - whether Air France, Ryanair, easyJet, Transavia, Volotea, Lufthansa, KLM, Turkish Airlines or Vueling - and have stimulated reflection on the resilience of the network. Real-time monitoring of disruptions and passenger feedback now feeds specialized news sections (company news), useful for anticipating the consequences on connections and logistics.
Award-winning terminals and passenger experiences: a visible move upmarket
Infrastructure modernization bears fruit. The inauguration of the terminal 1 in 2024, the fruit of the work of renowned architects, has earned the airport a place among the world's most prestigious airports. six of the world's most beautiful airports by the Prix Versailles. This recognition has a direct impact on passenger perception and on the ability to attract new lines.
In terms of services, AMP has introduced a number of concrete innovations, including a biometric baggage drop-off used by nearly 5 % passengers on certain routes, a system ofmultilingual artificial intelligence having already managed over 2,000 conversations at 30 languagesthe opening of a Food Court into a boarding lounge and the transformation of the International trade fair which has now reached 600 m²three times its previous surface area. These improvements contribute to a higher satisfaction rating: 3,88/5 in the third quarter, compared with 3,80/5 a year earlier.
The sales strategy continues to expand: for the winter season, AMP will be offering 88 destinations in 32 countriesoperated on 103 lines by 33 companies. New services include connections to Funchal, Medina, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Dakhla and PraiaThese openings come against a backdrop of increasing traffic in Europe at the beginning of the year, as observed by the monitoring bodies ( These openings are part of a European context of increased traffic at the beginning of the year, observed by the monitoring entities (Eurocontrol T1 report).
Economic outlook and environmental ambition: heading for 2030
The airport is also a major local economic player: the site is home to more than 140 companies and nearly 4,500 employeesThis will generate spin-offs for tourism and regional trade. Investment projects aim to reconcile performance and energy transition to make AMP a a virtuous airport model by 2030.
Travelers' sensitivity to environmental issues is reflected in a growing expectation of less impactful solutions, a theme widely documented by behavioral studies and opinion surveys (environmental impact survey). In this context, our partner airlines - from Air France to Vueling, via KLM and Turkish Airlines - are all key players in the drive to reduce the air transport footprint. The development of new routes to Spain and the strengthening of tourist flows also illustrate the region's role as a driving force (dynamic Spain).
To illustrate the day-to-day challenges, here's the story of a fictitious captain, Marc DelestreHis experience shows that operational resilience depends as much on technology as on human organization - a central lesson for AMP's future ambitions. His experience shows that operational resilience depends as much on technology as on human organization - a central lesson for AMP's future ambitions.
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