Schiphol Soars: Sees surge in travelers and flights

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In January 2024, Schiphol Airport witnessed a remarkable surge in air travel, with nearly 4.6 million passengers passing through its terminals. This marked a substantial 17% increase from January 2023 and an impressive 83% rise compared to the same period in 2022. The airport’s connectivity to pivotal destinations such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States significantly contributed to this growth.Detailed data reveals that almost 2.7 million travelers either departed from or arrived at Schiphol, while nearly 1.9 million passengers transferred at the airport. The unique counting method for transfer passengers, tallying them twice—upon arrival and departure—resulted in recording almost 950,000 transfer passengers.

European destinations remained the most sought-after, attracting 3 million passengers, while 1.4 million travelers flew to or from intercontinental destinations outside Europe. The United Kingdom topped the list of top destinations, followed by Spain, the United States, Italy, and Turkey.

Flight operations also experienced a notable uptick, with 35,050 flights recorded in January 2024, representing a 17% increase from 2023 and a 34% rise from 2022. Of these flights, 27,922 were bound for European locations, and 7,128 were intercontinental.

Despite the overall growth in passenger and flight numbers, cargo flights saw a slight decline of 1% compared to the previous year. However, the total cargo volume transported showed a positive trajectory, with 118,253 tonnes moved, marking a 14% increase from January 2023.

This robust performance underscores Schiphol’s indispensable role in global air travel, serving as a crucial hub for passengers and cargo alike. The airport’s consistent growth mirrors the recovering demand for air travel and its strategic significance in linking Europe with the rest of the world.

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