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On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer) conducted a large-scale emergency drill to test operational readiness and cooperation between various rescue services. The scenario centered on a collision between a small aircraft and an apron bus on a taxiway of the airport grounds. A total of approximately 460 people participated.
Nuremberg Airport expects increased passenger numbers during the 2026 Bavarian Carnival holidays. According to current forecasts from the airport company, around 91.000 passengers will use the northern Bavarian air hub, representing an increase of approximately 4.000 travelers compared to the previous year. The busiest day of the holiday period is expected to be February 21st, with nearly [number missing] passengers expected to use that day alone.
Nuremberg Airport is preparing for a massive increase in passenger numbers during the upcoming Toy Fair, which takes place from January 27 to 31, 2026. As the world's leading trade fair expects trade visitors from over 60 countries, leading airlines have significantly increased their capacity and flight frequencies to Nuremberg. Lufthansa
Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport) concluded 2025 with a record high, marking its most successful year ever. A total of 4.508.765 passengers were handled, representing an 11,9 percent increase compared to the previous year. This significantly surpassed the previous record set in 2018. Airport Managing Director
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain led to significant disruptions in Bavarian air traffic at the start of the week in January 2026. At the Munich hub, 15 out of a total of 736 scheduled flights were canceled by mid-morning. Nuremberg Airport also saw initial cancellations of 69 planned takeoffs and landings. The German Weather Service
Nuremberg Airport concluded the calendar year 2025 with a significant historic achievement, setting a new record in its seven-decade history. On New Year's Eve, the airport surpassed its previous record from 2018 by reaching 4,5 million passengers, further solidifying the Franconian air traffic hub's position within the national network.
Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer) is currently undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its terminal facilities. As part of this modernization, the aging benches in the waiting areas are being gradually replaced with new models. The new seating is designed for greater passenger comfort and more efficient cleaning.
German airline Sundair expanded its route network from Nuremberg Airport on December 23, 2025. With its inaugural flight to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, the company is serving a niche route of significant importance to the region. The service is currently operated once a week, every Tuesday, using Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Irish airline Ryanair is further expanding its operations at Nuremberg Airport for the 2026 summer flight schedule. Starting in April 2026, a direct non-stop connection to the Moroccan capital, Rabat, will be offered for the first time. With this new route, Morocco returns to the Nuremberg flight schedule as a destination after a long hiatus. The decision to choose Rabat
Nuremberg Airport (Albrecht Dürer Airport) is preparing for a massive increase in air traffic during the Bavarian Christmas holidays. From December 19, 2025, to January 6, 2026, the airport company forecasts approximately 162.800 passengers. This represents an 18 percent increase compared to the same period last year, when around 137.800 passengers were handled.
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