Air freight up 55% at Munich Airport

Air freight increased 55% to 258,857 tonnes in 2022 at Munich Airport, thanks to the boom in traffic. Total cargo handled was up 54% at 266,707 tonnes.

"The gradual lifting of travel restrictions has re-awakened people’s desire to travel. This has prompted airlines to significantly expand their flight capacity. The bookings received by the airlines indicate that traffic growth at Munich Airport will continue in 2023." Jost Lammers, CEO, Munich Airport

Passenger numbers rose by 19 million year on year to 31.6 million. The airport has thus regained two-thirds of its record-breaking pre-pandemic result from 2019. The number of aircraft movements nearly doubled compared with 2021 to more than 285,000 take-offs and landings.

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