EuroAirport: record passenger numbers of 8.9 million by 2024

In 2024, theEuroAirport came close to setting a new attendance record, welcoming 8.9 million passengersreflecting an increase of 10,2 % compared with the previous year. This figure is approaching the record levels achieved in 2019. Nearly 94,124 air movements were recorded, the majority of which were commercial flights, demonstrating a solid recovery in air traffic. The airport also enhanced its range of destinations by adding Oslo and Dubai. At the same time, modernization projects, such as the "EMT" project, aim to improve infrastructure by 2031.

2024 was an exceptional year for EuroAirport, located on the French-Swiss-German border. This strategic airport welcomed 8.9 million passengersThis represents an increase of 10.2 % over the previous year. This impressive figure represents 98 % of 2019 traffic, which remains the pre-pandemic reference year.

Significant growth in air traffic

In 2024, EuroAirport recorded a total of 94,124 air movements, a jump of 6.6 % on 2023. Of these, 73,924 were commercial flights, an increase of 7.2 % on the previous year. Although this still falls short of the figures already achieved in 2019, the infrastructure is gradually regaining momentum.

A diversified portfolio of destinations

This success is due in part to the varied range of 30 airlines operating from the EuroAirport. The year 2024 saw the addition of Oslo and Dubai to an already impressive list of 100 destinations, mainly in Europe and around the Mediterranean basin. This diversity of choice is attracting a growing number of travellers, curious to discover new horizons.

Ambitious expansion plans: the EMT project

Faced with this growing influx of passengers, EuroAirport has launched a project called "EMT (Modular Terminal Evolution), an ambitious plan to expand and modernize the terminal's infrastructure. The first module, dubbed "Landside", calls for the construction of a new 14,000 m² building on the eastern side of the terminal, as well as the renovation of 15,000 m² of existing space. Construction is scheduled to start in 2027, with completion expected by 2030/2031.

Continuous improvement of service quality

Pending full implementation of the EMT project, EuroAirport is striving to improve the quality of its service through a targeted action plan, some initiatives of which have already been completed, such as the renovation of the Arrivals levels. Others, such as the redevelopment of the catering areas, are underway. The future will also see the renovation of sanitary facilities, new signage, and improved boarding areas, to better meet customer expectations.

Growing international influence

EuroAirport continues to rank as one of France's top airports, as shown by the report on the French airports. In 2024, traffic was close to the record levels seen before the health crisis, auguring well for its future.

EuroAirport in 2024: Statistics and Developments

Aspect	Details
Number of passengers	8.9 million
Increase compared with 2023	10,2%
Percentage of 2019	98%
Total air movements	94 124
Commercial flights	73 924
Number of airlines	Approx. 30
New destinations	Oslo and Dubai
EMT Project	Terminal modernization
Landside" building completion	2030/31
Improvements in progress	Renovation of arrival levels

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