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EuroAirport Sees 22.5% Surge in Passengers, Cargo Up 66.3%

Published: December 23, 2025  ·  Period: 2025-12-22

On December 22, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced increased activity with passenger numbers and cargo volumes significantly surpassing recent averages, reflecting a busy period before the holiday season. The airport handled 28,694 passengers, 244.06 metric tons of cargo, and 231 flight movements, all above their respective 30-day averages, although not reaching historical highs.

On December 22, 2025, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg experienced a passenger count of 28,694, handled 244.06 metric tons of cargo, and recorded 231 flight movements. The passenger traffic was 22.5% above the 30-day average of 23,429.37, indicating a significant increase in activity. Compared to the seasonal average, yesterday's passenger numbers were also higher, as the average daily passengers for December in previous years have been lower. However, the passenger count did not reach the all-time high of 37,476 recorded on October 10, 2025.

Cargo handling was notably robust, exceeding the 30-day average of 146.74 metric tons by 66.3%. This suggests a strong demand for cargo services, surpassing typical levels for this time of year. The cargo volume is among the highest recorded for this period, indicating a peak in logistical activities.

Flight movements at 231 were above the 30-day average of 201.27, showing an increase in air traffic. This figure is consistent with the seasonal trend, as December typically sees higher flight activity. However, it remains below the all-time high of 439 flights recorded on June 13, 2019.

Overall, December 22, 2025, was a day of heightened activity at EuroAirport, with passenger and cargo volumes significantly surpassing recent averages, reflecting a busy period in the lead-up to the holiday season.


Table 1: Yearly Statistics of Air Traffic at Basel/Mulhouse Airport for December
Year Passengers Flights Avg Daily Passengers Avg Daily Flights Max Passengers Max Flights
2025 539271 4660 24512 212 30275 271
2024 682654 6742 22021 217 27518 319
2023 639800 6435 20639 208 25901 285
2022 556601 5750 17955 185 23060 276
2021 358220 5800 11555 187 18170 304
2020 125614 3471 4052 112 10022 234
2019 640301 6916 20655 223 28127 287


Table 2: Top 10 Busiest Days at EuroAirport Basel Since 2019
Rank Date passengers flights
1 2025-10-10 37476 236
2 2025-10-06 37141 237
3 2025-10-05 36896 230
4 2025-08-08 36788 238
5 2025-10-12 36202 236
6 2025-08-01 36094 230
7 2025-09-28 35708 230
8 2025-10-13 35518 241
9 2025-09-29 35449 233
10 2025-09-19 35332 237

Figure 1: Passengers at Euroairport in the last 30 days

Data source: EuroAirport: Tägliche Flugbewegungen, Passagiere und Fracht
Additional resources: Euroairport homepage, eurostat - Air passenger transport statistics

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