Dortmund Airport is recording a significant increase in passenger numbers

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reports a 27.5 percent increase in passenger numbers during the autumn . From October 12 to 27, 172,174 passengers used the airport’s services, an increase of more than 37,000 compared to the previous year. The increased demand confirmed the forecast growth trend.

Significant increase in passenger numbers

A total of 172,174 passengers used for their travels during this year’s autumn . In the same period last year, the number was around 135,000 travelers. The airport therefore recorded an increase of over 27.5 percent or more than 37,000 additional passengers.

Popular destinations and passenger trends

Of the over 40 destinations available from , certain routes were particularly popular, as was the case during the summer . The busy connection to Katowice recorded the highest demand with almost 21,000 passengers. Many travelers went to the Balearic island of Mallorca to soak up the sun before winter. This destination had almost 15,800 passengers with over 100 .

Successful start to your holiday at the airport

The busiest day of the autumn fell on Saturday, October 12th, when almost 13,000 passengers were processed at . The route to also recorded impressive numbers with around 9,200 passengers. The high level of activity at the start of the was a clear indicator of the increased interest in in autumn 2024.

Forecast and outlook

The positive fall holiday balance reflects the ongoing growth trend at . Almost 298,000 travelers used the airport in September, making the month one of the top months of the year. October is expected to reach a similar level, supporting the airport’s plans to reach its annual target of 3 million passengers.

is an important transport hub for travelers in the region. The airport offers direct connections to numerous European cities and is becoming increasingly popular with passengers from and around . With continuous passenger growth, the airport makes a significant contribution to regional mobility.