Edinburgh Airport Reports Substantial International Growth

In September 2016, a total of 1,191,728 passengers passed through Edinburgh Airport in Scotland.

The impressive total represents an 11% increase on September 2015 with the greatest growth area being passengers on international flights which had a 21.5% hike compared to the same month last year.

“These latest set of passenger figures are very welcome indeed and are testament to both the tremendous international draw of Edinburgh and Scotland as a destination and of the hard work we are doing here to attract new airlines and routes,” said Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport’s Chief Executive. “We have strong indications that Edinburgh Airport – unlike the majority of the UK airport market – has a healthy balance of inbound and outbound passengers.”

Mr. Dewar called on the Scottish Government to unveil more details about its proposed cut to Air Passenger Duty.

“A 50% cut to APD in one move will incentivise airlines to bring more aircraft to Scotland which in turn will deliver greater inbound tourism and business opportunities creating new jobs and stimulating the economy to the tune of £300 million GVA per year,” he said.

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