EdinburghBelgrade and Santiago de Chile at these three airports, Vinci Airports can boast of having broken attendance records in 2024. At the beginning of January, the Group unveiled the figures for these three platforms.
As soon as it becomes part of Vinci Airports - in June 2024 - the airport ofEdinburgh reached a record 15 million passengers last year. A record for the hub - and indeed for the whole of Scotland - which Vinci Airports explains in particular by the arrival of the New York-based JetBlue and the return of Emirates to the Edinburgh-Dubai route.
" Reaching this historic passenger milestone is testament to Scotland's growing appeal as a tourist destination and the continuing interest in international and domestic travel. "says Gordon Dewar, Managing Director of Edinburgh Airport. " This success reflects the unwavering commitment of our teams, as well as our passengers' confidence in our services. We're proud to be strengthening our connections across Scotland and beyond, and we're already looking forward to further growth in 2025, with the aim of providing even more rewarding experiences for our passengers. ".
The growth of the Scottish airport is currently being accompanied by modernisation work, including the expansion of the check-in hall.
Further east, Vinci Airports also posted record results at BelgradeAgain, with a modernised and extended infrastructure. The 8 million passenger mark was reached for the first time in 2024. This figure has risen by 40% since 2018, when Nikola Tesla Airport joined the Vinci Airports catalogue.
" Today we are reaching an important milestone in the history of Belgrade Airport by welcoming our eight millionth passenger in one year, demonstrating VINCI Airports' commitment to positioning Belgrade as a key air traffic hub in the region. "says Chivoine Rem, Managing Director of Belgrade Airport. " This success would not have been possible without the major expansion work carried out since 2019, and above all without the confidence of our passengers. We thank them for choosing Belgrade airport for their travels. ".
The final stage in Vinci Airports' record-breaking retrospective: the Chile. Santiago International Airport has reached the 25 million passenger mark for the first time in 2024. For the group's management, " These attendance records testify to the essential role played by VINCI Airports in developing air connectivity in the regions where airports are operated. Thanks to ongoing investment in infrastructure modernisation and destination diversification (more than 650 destinations by 2024), the VINCI Airports network is confirming its commitment to offering quality services to its customers and passengers. ".
