Local passengers increased by 5.1% to 2'068'861 in August 2017. The transfer rate is at 29.5% in the month under review (- 0.1 percentage points vs. previous year). Transfer passengers rose by 4.4% to 865'608.

In August 2017, air traffic movements decreased to 24'917 (-1.4% vs. previous year). The average passenger per movement figure increased to 133.8 (+5.7% vs. previous year). The average seat load factor is at 81.8% (+1.7 percentage points vs. previous year).

In August 2017, a total of 40'641 tons of freight were transported at Zurich Airport. This corresponds to an increase in freight volume of 15.0% compared to last year.