SWITZERLAND. Zurich Airport retail and dining turnover reached CHF415.6 million (US$488.8 million) in the first eight months of 2024, a rise of +4.5% on the same period last year. Airside sales climbed by +6.8% with landside up by +1.6%.
The growth figures remained below the passenger traffic increase of +9.3%, with volumes reaching 20.7 million.
Airside spend per departing passenger in the eight month-period slipped by -2.2% year-on-year to CHF22.90 (US$26.93).
In August, commercial turnover rose by +2% to CHF55.7 million (US$65.5 million) though spend dipped slightly in the month, falling -1% to CHF21.40 (US$25.17).
The commercial numbers lagged passenger traffic growth of +6% in August to 3.1 million. ✈
