Airports, over 229 million passengers in 2025 (+5%) | EUROtoday

The geographical space with which the best flows are noticed is the European Union (43%), whereas the primary nation by way of volumes is Spain, with a share of 14% (equal to 22.5 million passengers) and Rome Fiumicino – Madrid Barajas as the principle route. At a world stage (EU & Extra-EU) adopted, so as, by the United Kingdom (10%; 16 million), France (9%; 14 million), Germany (9%; 13.5 million) and Poland (4%; 7 million). Overall, connections with origin or vacation spot within the high 5 international locations symbolize roughly 49% of worldwide site visitors and present constructive charges of change in comparison with 2024, with peaks of +32% for Poland which overtakes the United States within the high 5″.

National traffic, with its 72.5 million passengers (equal to 32% of overall traffic), shows volumes substantially unchanged compared to the previous year. Rome Fiumicino is still confirmed as the first airport for traffic volumes with a share of 14%, equal to approximately 10 million passengers. International traffic, with 157.2 million passengers (equal to 68% of overall traffic), grew by +8% compared to the previous year. The geographical area with which the greatest traffic is observed is the European Union (43%), with Spain as the first country and Rome Fiumicino – Madrid Barajas as the main route.

«The increase in air traffic in 2025 – commented Enac President Pierluigi Di Palma in a note – is a strong and unequivocal signal of the definitive recovery of the sector and of the centrality of air transport for the economic growth, competitiveness and connectivity of the country. The sector confirms itself as a strategic lever for the national economy, capable of supporting tourism, business and international competitiveness”, highlighting the expansion of smaller airports equivalent to Reggio Calabria, Rimini, Pescara, Trieste.

For the President of Assaeroporti, Carlo Borgomeo, «The 230 million passengers passing by way of Italian airports in 2025 symbolize a milestone of nice significance for the sector, which in twenty years has greater than doubled its volumes, going from 113 to 230 million travellers. A end result that confirms the solidity of the sector and its resilience, even in a posh world context, marked by geopolitical tensions and protectionist measures that have an effect on worldwide flows.” Assaeroporti added that «Cargo has also recorded significant performances, consolidating its role in the logistics sector, which is crucial for the competitiveness of Italian companies. The hope – concludes Borgomeo – is that the institutions can accompany and encourage this growth path”.