Stepping up: Major North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) airports deliver big during Easter holidays
Busiest Airports in North Rhine-Westphalia see Increased Traffic over Easter Period - Highest Airports in North Rhine-Westphalia - Rise in Passengers for Easter Break
You'll find a notable surge in travelers flocking to the primary airports in NRW this holiday season. Düsseldorf and Cologne report a considerable boost in passenger numbers over expectations.
Speaking on the matter, a Düsseldorf airport spokesperson shared the projected influx of around 1.1 million travelers, marking an anticipated 22% surge compared to Easter 2024 levels.
Meanwhile, Cologne/Bonn Airport expects an impressive 500,000 passengers throughout the Easter holidays, corresponding to a 20% annual hike. The final Sunday (27. April) is anticipated to be the busiest day, with approximately 34,000 passengers taking flight.
Both airports pride themselves on smooth, efficient operations. Düsseldorf reported swift check-ins and security checks, with 85% and 97% of passengers clearing in under ten minutes and the security check respectively. Cologne/Bonn Airport applauded the bustling terminals and myriad passengers during the holiday season.
Many visitors from the Netherlands contribute to Düsseldorf's surging travel numbers. The airport expects an additional wave of Dutch tourists following the NRW Easter celebrations for King's Day and the subsequent Dutch holidays. In fact, one out of every five parking bookings last year originated from Dutch guests, signifying a growing trend.
ADAC Nordrhein predicts potential traffic congestion on NRW motorways, particularly on Friday, as holidaymakers, commuters, and truck drivers all hit the road simultaneously. Deutsche Bahn in NRW remained optimistic about the occupancy rates for the ensuing holiday weekend.
While specific data for NRW airport passenger numbers in 2025 isn't readily available, other regional airports have seen growth in travel demand. Weeze Airport, for instance, anticipates a 40% increase in passengers (125,000 travelers) during the Easter holiday period this year.
- Easter holidays
- Düsseldorf
- Cologne
- North Rhine-Westphalia
- North Rhine
- Bonn
- NRW
- Netherlands
- King's Day
- Weeze Airport
- The Easter holidays saw a significant increase in travelers heading to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), with Düsseldorf and Cologne airports experiencing a surge in passenger numbers.
- Düsseldorf Airport reported an anticipated influx of around 1.1 million travelers during the Easter holidays in 2023, marking a 22% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
- Cologne/Bonn Airport expected approximately 500,000 passengers during the Easter holidays, representing a 20% annual increase.
- In addition to domestic travelers, the Netherlands contributes to a large portion of Düsseldorf's passenger numbers, with Dutch tourists particularly noticed during the NRW Easter celebrations for King's Day and subsequent Dutch holidays.