Passenger traffic at Bucharest\u2019s two airports reached 13.2 million in January\u2013September, an increase of 9.23% compared with the same period in 2024, the Bucharest National Airports Company (CNAB) announced. The figures cover Henri Coand\u0103 International Airport in Otopeni and Aurel Vlaicu Airport in B\u0103neasa.<\/p>\n
Henri Coand\u0103 Airport handled 12.9 million passengers and 95,944 aircraft movements during the first nine months of the year. B\u0103neasa Airport recorded 379,073 passengers and 10,896 take-offs and landings.<\/p>\n
The growth trend creates favourable conditions for passenger numbers to reach 17 million for the full year 2025, supported by expanding route networks and increased flight frequencies.<\/p>\n
Romania was also among the fastest-growing aviation markets in Europe in September, according to data from Airports Council International \u2013 Europe. Passenger traffic at Romanian airports rose by 11.1% compared with September 2024, placing the country fourth in the regional ranking behind Slovakia, Poland, and Slovenia, Ziarul Financiar<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n ACI-Europe noted that the strongest increases were registered at airports benefiting from expanded low-cost operations and resilient outbound travel demand.<\/p>\n