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Nice Cote d'Azur Airport passenger traffic grows, driven by international flights

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Nice Cote d'Azur Airport passenger traffic grows, driven by international flights

Nice Cote d'Azur Airport's passenger traffic in July and August 2024 grew to 3.46 million, up by 3.7% compared to the same period last year.

The airport's 21 new routes - including 13 long haul routes - had driven the increase in passengers. Passenger traffic to and from the US rose by 44.1% during the period, while passenger traffic to and from Canada rose by 22.9%.

Saudi Arabia traffic more than doubled at 120.2%, while Qatar increased its traffic by 60.7% and the UAE by 17.4%.

The company's French market represents around 22% of its business, however it has fallen 10.2% compared to last year.