In the first ten months of this year, Henri Coanda-Otopeni International Airport recorded just over 4 million passengers, compared to 12.47 million in the same period last year, a decrease of 68%.
Aircraft movements decreased by 56%, from 104,472 to 46,445.
The Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) estimates a passenger traffic of only 4.5-4.7 million for the entire year and a 60% decrease in total revenues.
Last year, Henri Coanda – Otopeni Airport had 14.7 million passengers, 6.3% more than in 2018.
In the first six months of this year, CNAB reported operational revenues of 220.9 million RON, more than twice as low compared to those in the first half of 2019 (509.3 million RON).
In the first nine months, CNAB recorded losses of 49.6 million RON, down from a net profit of 333.3 million RON in the same period last year. The European Commission recently approved a Romanian aid scheme worth 21.3 million RON to compensate regional airport operators in Romania for damages suffered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did passenger numbers drop at Otopeni Airport in 2020?In the first ten months of 2020, passenger numbers dropped by 68%, reaching approximately 4 million compared to 12.47 million in the previous year.
What are CNAB’s estimates for total passenger traffic for the full year?The Bucharest Airports National Company estimates a total traffic of 4.5-4.7 million passengers for the entire year and a 60% decrease in total revenues.
What financial losses did CNAB record in the first nine months?CNAB reported losses of 49.6 million RON, a significant shift from the net profit of 333.3 million RON recorded in the same period of 2019.