From Chile to Serbia and the United Kingdom, airports operated by VINCI Airports have achieved record levels of passenger traffic

Edinburgh: 15 million passengers, a first in Scotland

Edinburgh Airport, which joined VINCI Airports network in June 2024, has reached a historic milestone, welcoming 15 million passengers in 2024. It thus becomes the first Scottish airport to reach such a level. This milestone is the fruit of a dynamic recovery, including the introduction of new routes, such as the return of Emirates to Dubai or the arrival of JetBlue with direct flights to New York.

Other routes and airlines will also be adding to the airport’s range of destinations in 2025. American Airlines will re-establish its route to Philadelphia, JetBlue will offer flights to Boston and Austrian Airlines will enter the Scottish market with a seasonal route to Vienna.

In addition, work is currently underway to modernize the airport’s passenger infrastructure. These include the expansion of the airport’s check-in hall and the addition of new food and beverage offerings.

“Gordon Dewar, Managing Director of Edinburgh Airport, commented: “Reaching this historic passenger milestone is testament to Scotland’s growing appeal as a tourist destination, and the continuing interest in international and domestic travel. This success reflects the unfailing commitment of our teams, as well as our passengers’ confidence in our services. We’re proud to be strengthening our connections across Scotland and beyond, and we’re already looking forward to further growth in 2025, with the aim of offering even more rewarding experiences to our travelers.”

 

Belgrade: 8 million passengers welcomed in a modernized and expanded airport

On the Serbian side, Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla airport, operated by VINCI Airports since 2018, has reached the 8 million passenger mark in a single year. This figure represents an increase of over 40% since 2018, testifying to ongoing efforts to position Belgrade as a strategic hub for South Eastern Europe.

“Today we reach an important milestone in the history of Belgrade Airport by welcoming our eight millionth passenger in one year, a testament to VINCI Airports’ determination to position Belgrade as a key point for air traffic in the region. This success would not have been possible without the major expansion work carried out since 2019, and above all without the confidence of our passengers. We thank them for choosing Belgrade Airport for their travels,” said Chivoine Rem, Managing Director of Belgrade Airport.”

 

Santiago: 25 million passengers, a new record for Chile

Chile’s Santiago International Airport has set an all-time record by reaching 25 million passengers in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic figures for 2019. This success is the fruit of close collaboration between Santiago airport and the local authorities to re-establish air links and develop new routes, illustrated by the presence of Chile’s Minister of Public Works, Jessica López, to welcome the twenty-five millionth passenger.

These record passenger numbers testify to the essential role played by VINCI Airports in developing air connectivity in the regions where airports are operated. Thanks to ongoing investments in infrastructure modernization and destination diversification (more than 650 destinations by 2024), the VINCI Airports network confirms its commitment to offering quality services to its customers and passengers.