EDINBURGH Airport recorded its busiest-ever year in 2024 with help from the Tartan Army travelling to Germany and the horde of fans making their way to the capital to see Taylor Swift.
According to the airport, it welcomed 15 million passengers over the past 12 months – a feat no other Scottish airport has achieved.
Bosses at the airport said the milestone was achieved in December partly due to the launch of new routes and several huge cultural events over the summer.
Tens of thousands of Scots descended on Germany in the summer to support Steve Clarke’s side at Euro 2024.
While thousands of fans from across the globe jetted their way into Edinburgh to watch Taylor Swift perform her Eras Tour at Murrayfield over three nights.
Around 220,000 people went to the concerts, making it the highest-attended gig in Scottish history.
The airport also added a sleuth of new routes through various airlines including flights to Canada, America, Austria and the United Arab Emirates.
Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, praised the “incredible spirit” of his team in helping to achieve the milestone.
He said: “It’s great to hit this major passenger milestone that shows the clear interest that people have in tourism and travel, both to and from Scotland.
“Whether it was supporting Scotland at the Euros, being a Swiftie and singing your heart out at Murrayfield or travelling to a bucket list destination for that special holiday, we’ve been able to facilitate more than 15 million journeys this year at Scotland’s busiest airport.
“That’s an achievement that reflects the incredible spirit of our team, the excitement of our passengers to see the world, and the growing connections we’re proud to foster across Scotland and beyond.
“We’re already planning for 2025 and what it will bring, and we look forward to seeing even more people next year.”
