Summary: Fraport traffic rose 7.1% in January 2026, with roughly 9.6 million passengers Group-wide. Frankfurt Airport served 4.1 million travellers while international hubs from Ljubljana to Antalya posted notable gains.

Fraport traffic increased by 7.1% in January 2026, as the Group recorded approximately 9.6 million passengers across its managed airports. The result reflects rising demand at Frankfurt Airport and steady expansion at the company’s international portfolio.

A strong start to the year for the Group

Fraport reported that total passenger traffic across all actively managed airports climbed 7.1% year-on-year in January. The uplift was widespread, with most airports in the network delivering higher traffic compared with January 2025.

Frankfurt Airport performance

At Frankfurt Airport (FRA), passenger numbers reached 4.1 million in January, representing a 4.9% rise versus the same month in 2025. Cargo throughput and operational metrics also edged higher for the airport.

  • Cargo volumes: up 1.2% to 150,044 metric tons
  • Aircraft movements: increased 1.1% to 31,284 takeoffs and landings
  • Total maximum takeoff weight (MTOW): about 2.0 million metric tons, up 0.6%

Growth across the international portfolio

Fraport said passenger volumes rose across all regions within its international airport portfolio. Several locations registered double-digit growth, while larger hubs maintained steady increases in traveller numbers.

  • Ljubljana (LJU): Traffic climbed 20.8% to 87,672 passengers
  • Brazil – Fortaleza (FOR) & Porto Alegre (POA): Combined traffic rose 24.9%, totalling about 1.3 million passengers
  • Lima (LIM): Increased 1.3% to 2.2 million travellers
  • Greece (14 airports): Handled 717,808 passengers, up 8.1%
  • Bulgaria – Burgas (BOJ) & Varna (VAR): Combined 92,263 passengers, up 16.2%
  • Antalya (AYT): Traffic grew 7.4% to 1.1 million passengers
Passenger terminal and aircraft at an international airport representing Fraport's global network
Fraport’s network, including Frankfurt and international hubs, recorded passenger increases across multiple regions in January 2026

Regional snapshots and trends

The January results underscore resilient travel demand in Europe, Latin America and the Mediterranean. Notably, smaller markets such as Ljubljana and the Brazilian airports posted the largest percentage gains, while major hubs like Lima and Antalya sustained solid volumes.

Taken together, the Group’s roughly 9.6 million passengers for January mark a positive opening month for 2026 and point to continued recovery and growth across Fraport’s airport portfolio.

What this means for airports and travellers

Sustained passenger growth can translate into higher operational load for airports, including greater demand for terminal services, security screening and ground handling. For travellers, the trend typically means more route options and restored frequencies, though it can also lead to busier terminals during peak periods.

So what? Fraport’s January figures suggest the company and its airport partners are navigating post-pandemic demand well. For industry stakeholders, the data point to the need for capacity planning and possible infrastructure or staffing adjustments. For passengers, it signals improving connectivity but also advises planning ahead during busy travel windows.