Croatian airports recorded significant growth in November 2024, serving 17.2% more passengers than the same month in 2023, reaching a total of 418,000 passengers. Over the first 11 months of 2024, passenger numbers increased by 17.2%, reaching 12.7 million, according to data from the Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS).

Zagreb Leads the Way

Zagreb Airport topped the charts in November 2024 with 313,000 passengers, marking a 14.3% increase compared to November 2023. Over the 11-month period, Zagreb Airport handled nearly four million passengers (3.97 million), a year-on-year increase of 16.2%.

Dubrovnik Records Impressive Growth

Dubrovnik Airport came in second for November 2024 with 52,000 passengers, representing a remarkable 35.8% growth compared to the same month in 2023. Over the 11 months, the airport served nearly three million passengers (2.91 million), a 22.3% increase, making it the fastest-growing airport in Croatia in 2024.

Split Maintains Steady Growth

Split Airport ranked third for November 2024, handling 48,100 passengers—a 22% increase compared to November 2023. Over the first 11 months of 2024, the airport served 3.5 million passengers, securing second place overall, with a modest annual growth of 3.5%.

International Traffic and Aircraft Operations

In November 2024, Croatian airports saw the most international traffic with German airports, followed by the United Kingdom and France. The number of aircraft movements (takeoffs and landings) also grew by 13.4% in November, totaling nearly 6,000 operations. Over the 11 months, aircraft movements increased by 12%, exceeding 133,200 operations.

Cargo Traffic

Air cargo traffic also showed positive trends, increasing by 2.5% in November 2024 to 752 tons. For the 11-month period, cargo traffic grew by an impressive 21.4%, reaching over 10,100 tons.

This sustained growth underscores the increasing importance of Croatian airports as regional hubs for both passenger and cargo traffic.