Passengers at Memmingen Airport
Passengers at Memmingen Airport (© Memmingen Airport)

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Memmingen Airport is looking back on its most successful year to date, with over three million passengers using the airport. Southern Germany’s leading low-cost airport recorded a passenger number of 3,242,090, an increase of 14.8 percent compared to the previous year.

Growth and success factors

Airport recorded unprecedented last year and continued to establish itself as southern ‘s leading low-cost airport. Managing director Ralf Schmid explained that the 14.8 percent increase compared to the previous year was based not only on the classic holiday , but also on the broad mix of in Eastern Europe. This diversity attracts not only vacationers, but also people who travel to for work or for family reunions. Schmid emphasized that commuters in the care sector and in the catering industry in particular use the airport as a link between home and work.

Popular travel destinations and flight movements

It was reported that was the most visited destination, followed by destinations such as Sofia, Belgrade and , which recorded high . Last year the airport experienced over 31,000 , an increase of 7.8 percent. Within the scheduled flight segment there was a disproportionate of 15 percent, which accounts for the majority of the movements. Business flights have also increased continuously, which has significantly enriched the regional economy, explained Schmid.

International significance

Particular emphasis was placed on the airport’s international reach, demonstrated by flights from cities such as , Los Angeles and even , . Schmid explained that Airport is a significant location advantage for medium-sized companies that need fast and efficient connections worldwide. FMM receives flights from all over the world, which strengthens the airport’s importance as an international hub.

Memmingen Airport as a job creator

Last year the airport impressed not only in terms of , but also as an . At the beginning of the year, 309 people were employed, while the year ended with 379 employees, including 26 trainees and students. The airport was once again able to live up to its reputation as a ‘job machine’. These increases underline that Airport is not only a hub for travelers, but also a driver for local employment.

Memmingen Airport GmbH relies on a strong combination of holiday destinations and Eastern European destinations to appeal to both holidaymakers and business commuters. Thanks to the support of partners such as and as well as a committed employee base, the airport is continuously growing and increasing its importance as a hub in Europe.