- Italian airports handled 98.8m passengers from June to September 2026.
- The figure is a 6.3pc increase on 2025.
- International routes accounted for 68.4m passengers.
- Year-to-date traffic reached 187.1m passengers.
- Assaeroporti expects the full year to exceed 240m passengers.
Italian airports have handled 98.8m passengers between June and September 2026 according to Assaeroporti. The figure is a 6.3pc increase on the same period in 2025. International routes accounted for 68.4m passengers. Year-to-date traffic from January to September reached 187.1m passengers up 5.5pc.
August remained the peak month for overall volume while July saw the highest growth rate. The association expects the full year to exceed 240m passengers. Airport operators and airlines continue to face volatile operating conditions due to geopolitical tensions and high jet fuel costs.
The summer season set a record for the Italian airport system. International traffic dominated the summer volume. The data reflects strong demand for air travel in Italy.
