- Bucharest Băneasa (BBU) experienced a 136.7pc year-on-year passenger increase
- The growth was reported by ACI Europe for smaller European airports
- Overall European airport passenger traffic rose 3.6pc year-on-year
- Bucharest airports handled 8.45m to 8.46m passengers in the first half of 2026
- Henri Coandă (OTP) passed 7.1m passengers through August 2026
Bucharest Băneasa Airport has experienced a 136.7pc year-on-year passenger traffic increase in September. ACI Europe reported the growth among smaller European airports. Overall European airport passenger traffic rose by 3.6pc year-on-year.
Bucharest’s airports handled a record 8.45m to 8.46m passengers in the first half of 2026. Henri Coandă (OTP) passed the 7.1m passenger mark through August 2026.
The growth at Băneasa reflects expansion among smaller European airports. The figures cover the September period.
Airport passenger numbers
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