Key traffic figures February 2024
In February 2024, 2,017,326 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 16% compared to last year. Passenger levels are 99% of those reached in February 2019.
In February, the number of local passengers was 1,367,318. Transfer passengers amounted to 32%, equal to 645,674 passengers.
Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 12% to 17,764 take offs or landings. A monthly comparison shows that air traffic movements are at 90% of the 2019 level. The average passenger per movement figure increased to 130 (+1% vs. previous year). The average seat load factor was at 77% (-1 percentage point vs. previous year).
A total of 34,053 tons of freight were transported at Zurich Airport during the month of February. This led to an increase of 7% in freight volume compared to last year. Compared to February 2019, freight volume decreased by 6%.
Please note there was an additional business day in February 2024 (leap year).