With the start of the Bavarian summer holidays, the Albrecht Dürer Airport Nuremberg a record wave of travel. In the next six weeks, around 798.000 passengers are expected to be handled, representing a ten percent increase over the previous year. Airport Managing Director Dr. Michael Hupe emphasized that the selection of over 60 non-stop destinations meets the increased demand. A total of around 5.200 takeoffs and landings are planned, bringing travelers to popular holiday destinations and European cities.
The most popular destinations from Nuremberg this summer are Antalya with around 174.000 passengers, followed by Mallorca with over 78.000 passengers. Greek destinations such as Rhodes, Crete and the new destination Kavala, , which together attract approximately 110.000 passengers. International hubs such as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, and Istanbul also play an important role. The busiest day is expected to be September 8, when departing and returning travelers overlap at the airport.
The airport has prepared for the expected influx of passengers by completing key construction projects and increasing its staffing levels. Around 90 employees are dedicated to check-in and boarding alone. The team, consisting of 125 people, handles baggage handling, passenger services, and other services. During the holiday season, around 480.000 pieces of baggage will be processed, with new technological aids such as exoskeletons making the baggage handlers' work easier.
Passengers are asked to follow important instructions to ensure a smooth journey. This includes observing the hand luggage regulations, particularly regarding prohibited items, rechargeable batteries, and power banks. These may only be carried in hand luggage up to a certain power limit. The airport also draws attention to the automatic parking monitoring system in the terminal driveway, where fees may apply even for short stays.