Amsterdam Airport Schiphol experienced a surge in passenger traffic in 2023, with a total of 61.7 million passengers passing through its gates. This marked an increase of 18 per cent from the previous year and a 14 per cent decrease from 2019. The airport also saw a total of 441,963 air transport movements to and from Schiphol, indicating a thriving travel hub.
Schiphol Airport provided data on the breakdown of passenger traffic, revealing that 39.1 million travellers flew directly to or from Schiphol, while 36 per cent utilized the airport for connecting flights. Additionally, there were over 11 million unique transfer passengers, highlighting the airport’s role as a major transit hub.
The airport maintained connectivity to 305 destinations, including 126 intercontinental destinations. New connections were added to popular destinations such as Alanya, Mexico City, and Beijing, while some routes to Russia and Ukraine were discontinued.
In addition to its passenger traffic, Schiphol also handled 1.37 million tons of cargo, with 15,969 cargo-only flights. The airport’s cargo operations showed a slight decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting the broader trends in global trade.
Eindhoven Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport also experienced growth in passenger numbers and air transport movements in 2023. Eindhoven Airport welcomed 6.8 million passengers, while Rotterdam The Hague Airport recorded 2.2 million visitors. Both airports saw an increase in air transport movements, indicating continued demand for travel in the region.
These developments underscore Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s status as a key international airport and highlight the Netherlands as a vibrant travel destination. As the aviation industry continues to recover from the impact of the pandemic, these numbers bode well for the future of travel in the region.
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