The best October in the history of Katowice Airport – 650 thousand passengers

Katowice Airport reported an increase in passenger traffic, serving 336,501 travelers in October 2026, a rise of 3.2% compared to the previous year. Charter flights saw 313,376 passengers, up 0.3%. The airport recorded 5,150 takeoffs and landings, a 5.2% increase. From January to October 2026, a total of 6,889,816 passengers were served, marking a 410,548 increase year-on-year. Enter Air noted that the growth was driven by low-cost carriers, but a decrease in passenger numbers is expected for the winter season due to geopolitical issues and high fuel prices. The updated forecast for 2026 estimates around 7.65 million passengers, down from the initial 7.8 million.

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