In March 2025, 2.353.808 passengers used Zurich Airport for their journeys, representing an increase of one percent compared to the same month last year. Local passengers contributed primarily to this increase, rising by 3,2 percent to 1.599.846. The share of transfer passengers, however, fell by 4,4 percent to 750.266, representing 32 percent of total traffic. This development indicates stronger demand for direct flights from Zurich.
The number of flight movements at Zurich Airport increased by four percent to 2024 takeoffs and landings compared to March 20.930. Despite this increase in flight movements, the average number of passengers per flight decreased by six percent to 126. Seat load factor also decreased by four percentage points to 75 percent in the reporting month. This discrepancy between increasing flight movements and decreasing load factor could be due to the use of smaller aircraft types or lower booking density.
In contrast, the cargo business at Zurich Airport performed well. In March 2025, a total of 41.505 tons of cargo were handled, representing an increase of four percent compared to the same month last year. This growth in the cargo sector underscores the importance of Zurich Airport as a key logistics center. Overall, the traffic figures for March 2025 show slight growth in the passenger sector, while cargo handling increased significantly. However, the development of seat utilization and the number of passengers per flight indicate changes in operational efficiency.
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