5.7 million travellers flew via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in May. Supported by the timing of holidays and school vacation periods, the figures represented year-on-year passenger growth of 2.7 percent. In Europe traffic, destinations in Southern Europe saw particular increases. Meanwhile, destinations in the Far East, Africa, and Latin America were beneficiaries of long-haul growth. Cargo volumes fell by 1.3 percent in the reporting month, to 176,725 metric tons. The number of aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport returns to passenger growth in May as holiday travel boosts demand
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Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
Some 4.8 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in April 2026, an 11.0 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. The decline was primarily attributable to strikes at Lufthansa, called by the pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit, and the UFO union that represents cabin staff. The strikes took place over a total of six days, affecting approximately 500,000 passengers. Cargo volumes (comprising both airfreight and airmail) were also impacted by the strikes at … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport impacted by six days of strike action in April
Frankfurt Airport reports passenger and cargo growth in March 2026
Around 4.7 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in March 2026. Traffic in the reporting month saw year-on-year growth of 2.1 percent, despite extraordinary effects resulting from two strike days and the current geopolitical situation. Around 100,000 passengers at FRA were affected by Lufthansa strikes that took place in mid-March. The consequences of the Iran war led to a significant 68.6 percent fall in traffic bound for the Middle East during the reporting month. However, this … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport reports passenger and cargo growth in March 2026
Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed some 3.9 million passengers in February 2026, with traffic remaining stable compared to February last year. During the reporting month, passenger numbers were negatively impacted, particularly by strikes and weather-related flight cancellations, which affected around 70,000 travellers in total. Cargo volumes in Frankfurt (comprising airmail and airfreight) increased by 4.8 percent year-on-year to 159,362 metric tons in February. Meanwhile, aircraft movements … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport cargo volumes rise 4.8% in February despite weather and strike disruptions
Fraport signs lease agreement with Kuehne+Nagel for new air cargo warehouse
Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South is continuing to grow: plans are currently underway to build a new air cargo warehouse for the global air and sea freight provider, Kuehne+Nagel. The facility is set to be completed by 2028. Fraport, Frankfurt Airport’s operator, and Kühne+Nagel have signed a respective lease agreement for the new building. By launching this project, Fraport AG’s real estate management has set yet another milestone in further developing CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport as … [Read more...] about Fraport signs lease agreement with Kuehne+Nagel for new air cargo warehouse
Fraport reports broad growth across airport portfolio in 2025
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed approximately 63.2 million passengers in 2025. This represented year-on-year growth of around 2.6 percent. European traffic at Germany's biggest airport was up 3.7 percent. The strongest performing destinations were in Southern and Southeastern Europe (up 6.4 percent). Also among the beneficiaries of the growth in Europe were Czechia (up 21.8 percent) and Norway (up 10.4 percent). Intercontinental destinations rose by a more modest 0.6 percent. Thailand was a … [Read more...] about Fraport reports broad growth across airport portfolio in 2025
