In March 2022, 1’319’093 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 478% compared to last year. Passenger levels are 54% of those reached in March 2019.
In March, the number of local passengers was 929’197. Transfer passengers amounted to 29%, equal to 385’712 passengers.
Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 153% to 14’651 takeoffs or landings. A monthly comparison shows that air traffic movements are at 66% of the 2019 level. The average passenger per movement figure increased to 116 (+49% vs. the previous year). The average seat load factor was at 70% (+26 percentage points vs. the previous year).
A total of 41’262 tons of freight were transported at Zurich Airport during the month of March. This led to an increase in freight volume of 25% compared to last year. Compared to March 2019, freight volume decreased by 2%.
Well prepared for the Easter and spring holidays
The Easter weekend is just around the corner and in many cantons, this also marks the start of spring vacations. Over Easter, Zurich Airport is expecting an average of 70,000 passengers per day, which amounts to around 70% of passenger traffic before the coronavirus pandemic. Zurich Airport and its partners are prepared for the increased passenger volume.
Since travel regulations can differ depending on the destination and airline, it helps to find out about the respective requirements early on. If a Covid test is necessary, it is ideally done the day before departure. There are several testing options at Zurich Airport.
As travel restrictions still apply to many destinations, the check-in time for each passenger can take up to four times longer owing to the Covid documentation check. It is therefore worth planning more time than usual on your day of departure and arriving at the airport three hours before departure. It is also advisable to check in the evening before or online, if possible. Passengers of the Lufthansa Group who have already checked.in online can drop off their baggage at the self bag drop machines and thus save time and avoid long waiting times.
