Amsterdam Schiphol, Europe's third-largest airport

With 66.8 million passengers by 2024Amsterdam Schiphol airport has confirmed that it is indeed the third most important air hub on the European continent. Behind London Heathrow and Paris-CDG.

The slightest increase in air traffic in Germany in 2024 has confirmed the coronation ofAmsterdam Schiphol as Europe's third largest airport.

Last year, the Dutch platform welcomed 66.83 million passengers to over 300 destinations. On this figure, 36.3% were transferred - or more than 24 million passengers. Schiphol handled 47.6 million passengers to and from Europe and 19.2 million intercontinental passengers.

This result represents 8% more traffic than in 2023. It is still 7% below its record for 2019. By comparison, traffic at Frankfurt rose last year by 3.7% compared with 2023 to 61.56 million passengers. However, the German mega-hub's performance is still more than 12% below 2019 levels.

Planning for the future

It is true that Schiphol is regularly at the heart of controversy over the limitation of its air movementsIn the meantime, there has been a yo-yo between the decisions of the Dutch government and those of the courts. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the future growth of the hub, the Schiphol authorities remain optimistic about the future. And continue to plan its expansion.

" In 2024, investments in quality at Schiphol have begun to bear fruit. We note that more than three quarters of the Dutch population have a positive attitude to aviation and that demand for air travel continues to grow. We must therefore continue to improve the experience of all these travellers. That's why we will continue to invest relentlessly in better, more sustainable quality in 2025. This is essential if Schiphol is to continue to contribute to the prosperity of the Netherlands." commented Pieter van Oord, airport CEO.

The airport plans to invest six billion euros over the next few years, in particular with thehe renovation of Pier C and the construction of Pier A. As well as various extensions to the existing terminal and technical facilities such as baggage sorting. By 2025, the airport expects to have continued growth despite the increase in ticket prices.