ACI: Passenger traffic comes closest ever to full recovery in January ‘23

Zurich Airport served 1’729’201 passengers in January 2023

In January 2023, 1’729’201 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 93% compared to last year. Passenger levels are 81% of those reached in January 2019.

In January, the number of local passengers was 1’191’394. Transfer passengers amounted to 31%, equal to 531’074 passengers. 

Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 34% to 17’010 take-offs or landings. A monthly comparison shows that air traffic movements are at 78% of the 2019 level. The average passenger per movement figure increased to 122 (+36% vs. the previous year). The average seat load factor was at 74% (+19 percentage points vs. the previous year). 

A total of 28’368 tons of freight were transported at Zurich Airport during the month of January. This led to a decrease of 12% in freight volume compared to last year. Compared to January 2019, freight volume decreased by 19%.