Czech airports record highest-ever passenger numbers

Czech airports handled a record 19.25 million passengers last year, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 2019, according to preliminary Transport Ministry data. The figure marks a 7.9 percent increase year-on-year. International travel dominated, accounting for more than 19 million passangers, while domestic routes and transit made up only a small share.

The vast majority of passengers passed through Václav Havel Airport Prague, which handled over 17.75 million travellers, nearing its 2019 record. Regional airports also saw growth, including those in Brno, Ostrava and Pardubice. Cargo transport reached record levels as well, with Czech airports handling more than 126,000 tonnes of freight, reflecting a sharp increase compared to the previous year.