In 2015, the total passenger traffic of Romanian airports exceeded 13.2 million passengers, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
The main airports in Romania that recorded an increase in passenger traffic are Henri Coandă International Airport and the airports in Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara.
Key markets for Romania are Italy, the United Kingdom, and Spain, which grew by 22%, 23%, and 24% respectively in 2015, according to data from OAG, a provider of information and solutions in the aviation industry.
According to INS data, the majority of passengers from Romania who chose scheduled flights boarded for London-Luton airport – 476,366 passengers, followed by Munich – 381,035 passengers, and Madrid-Barajas, with 232,538 passengers. The following places are occupied by airports in Vienna, with 229,170 passengers, Rome-Fiumicino, with 212,834 passengers, Amsterdam airport, with 207,032 passengers, Istanbul-Ataturk, with 203,335 passengers, and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with 196,848 boarded passengers.
By destination country, the most passengers on scheduled flights boarded for: Italy – 1,239,310 passengers, Germany – 925,012 passengers, United Kingdom – 791,147 passengers, Spain – 579,874 passengers, France – 391,044 passengers, Turkey – 255,457 passengers, Belgium – 245,578 passengers, Netherlands – 245,181 passengers, and Austria – 229,170 passengers, INS data further shows.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total passenger traffic in Romania in 2015?
In 2015, Romanian airports recorded a total traffic of over 13.2 million passengers, according to INS data.
Which were the most popular international destinations?
The top destination countries were Italy, Germany, and the UK, with London-Luton being the most frequented airport.
Which Romanian airports saw the highest growth?
Significant traffic increases were recorded at Bucharest Henri Coandă, Cluj-Napoca, and Timișoara airports.