ZRH Airport Key Traffic Figures July 2026

In July 2026, 3,334,827 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 2.4% compared to last year. In July, the number of local passengers was 2,420,356. Transfer passengers amounted to 27.3%, equal to 909,362 passengers. Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 4.3% to 26,356 take-offs and landings. The average number of … Read more

SunExpress joins B.A.R. Switzerland

We are pleased to welcome SunExpress as a new member of B.A.R. Switzerland from 1 October 2026. SunExpress is a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and has established a strong position in the European leisure and VFR market, with a particular focus on connections between Europe and Türkiye. The airline operates an extensive … Read more

European aviation sector calls for urgent flexibility in EES implementation

ACI EUROPE, together with A4E and IATA, has published an open letter to the President of the European Commission regarding the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES). While the aviation sector supports the security objectives of EES, the current rollout is causing significant operational pressure at European airports, including long border-control waiting times, missed … Read more

Zurich Airport Key Traffic Figures for May 2026

In May 2026, 3,028,701 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 9.1% compared to last year. In May, the number of local passengers was 2,222,403. Transfer passengers amounted to 26.5%, equal to 801,998 passengers. Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 5.1% to 25,318 take-offs and landings. The average number of passengers … Read more

Swiss Public Shows Strong Support for Aviation

Sotomo Study Commissioned by Aviationsuisse A recent study conducted by Sotomo on behalf of Aviationsuisse provides a clear picture of how the Swiss population views aviation. Aviationsuisse represents the interests of air transport users in Switzerland and places the needs of demand for air mobility at the centre of its work. Broad Public Support for … Read more