Zurich Airport passenger growth outpaces commercial turnover rise in first half

Among the most eye-catching recent retail activations introduced at Zurich Airport is a showcase for the Eau Parfumée fragrance collection by luxury house Bvlgari in partnership with duty-free retailer Avolta

SWITZERLAND. Zurich Airport retail and dining turnover reached CHF307 million (US$377 million) in the first six months of 2026, a rise of +3.9% year-on-year.

Airside sales climbed by +9.1% with landside sales slipping -3.1% compared to H1 2025.

The commercial increase lagged behind passenger traffic growth of +5.6% year-on-year to 15.8 million in the half.

Airside spend per departing passenger climbed +3.3% to reach CHF23.50 (US$28.86) in the period.

A snapshot of first-half commercial performance; click to enlarge

In June alone, commercial turnover reached CHF57 million (US$70 million), which was flat year-on-year, while passenger traffic slipped -0.3% to 2.9 million.

Airside spend per departing passenger reached CHF24.80 (US$30.45), up by an encouraging +5.2% year-on-year.

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