Budapest Airport celebrates 10 million passengers in 2015

Budapest Airport welcomes its 10 millionth passenger, setting a new record for the second year in a row.

Hungary’s Budapest Airport reveals 10 million passengers travelled through the airport this year, setting a new record at the airport for the second year in a row.  

Budapest Airport welcomes its 10 millionth passenger, setting a new record for the
second year in a row.

For the first time in its history, Budapest Airport has reached the 10 million passenger mark surpassing its previous annual passenger traffic record in 2014. In addition, November 2015 marked Budapest Airport’s 12^th consecutive double-digit month of passenger traffic growth. Growth at the airport has been aided by strengthening of existing flights, bedding-in of new carriers, and the expansion of route choice. As a results Budapest has become one of Europe’s fastest growing airports in 2015.

Budapest Airport welcomed 22 percent more passengers than five years ago

Welcoming over 22 percent more passengers than five years ago, the growth of Budapest has seen the airport bounce back from losing the national carrier in 2012. In the past 12 months alone, the Central European airport has celebrated the arrival of three new airlines and started 18 new routes, a sum total of 44 airlines connecting the capital city with 100 destinations this year.

Jost Lammers, CEO of Budapest Airport, commented: “This is a proud moment for Budapest Airport, surpassing the 10 million mark speaks volumes for our hard work and our staying power as one of European leading airports.” He added: “Our strategy for this year has been to seek out new and exciting destinations, as well as solidifying our position in Central Europe. Next year is already set to be even busier as we continue to do all we can to ensure Budapest, and Hungary, remain an attractive market, while we ensure the demands of our catchment area and beyond are met.”