Sarajevo eyes busy 2019 after record year
Sarajevo Airport anticipates another record year in 2019 as it continues work on its terminal expansion and prepares to welcome new carriers. It comes following a record 2018 during which it handled 1.046.635 travellers, marking the first time it has managed to surpass the one million passenger mark in a single year. The figure represents overall growth of 9.3% on 2017, or an additional 88.937 travellers. During the same period, the airport registered 13.432 aircraft movements, up 5.1%, and processed 2.508.643 kilograms of cargo. The growth trajectory is expected to continue into 2019 with Aegean Airlines and Tunsiair to launch new seasonal flights to Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital, while start-up FlyBosnia is set to inaugurate operations to Saudi Arabia. A number of carriers will also boost their frequencies to Sarajevo, most notably Turkish Airlines, which will add an additional three weekly flight from Istanbul for a total of 21 weekly.
| Month | PAX | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| JAN | 54.113 | ▲ 24.8 |
| FEB | 48.986 | ▲ 19.1 |
| MAR | 65.991 | ▲ 15.0 |
| APR | 86.995 | ▲ 9.0 |
| MAY | 81.026 | ▼ 3.7 |
| JUN | 92.997 | ▲ 19.0 |
| JUL | 159.380 | ▲ 13.8 |
| AUG | 159.506 | ▲ 10.6 |
| SEP | 98.277 | ▼ 2.6 |
| OCT | 83.660 | ▲ 3.6 |
| NOV | 62.253 | ▲ 7.5 |
| DEC | 53.417 | ▲ 6.4 |
Sarajevo Airport's General Manager, Armin Kajmaković, said, "Behind us is another successful year. We'll remember by the significant results which have been achieved. For the first time, one milllion passenger passed through Sarajevo International Airport. Therefore, since Terminal B's capacity has been reached, and following long and complicated preparations in 2016 and 2017, we have commenced the implementation of our capital development projects. Those flying out of Sarajevo Airport these days will notice it has become a major construction site". He added, "By autumn 2020, once all work is completed, the largest and busiest airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina will become even more significant, beautiful and modern, with much more content, especially in the food and beverages sector, to the satisfaction of our visitors. Sarajevo International Airport has grown into one of the most modern airports in the region and has positioned itself as a reliable partner".
The expansion of Sarajevo Airport's terminal building. valued at 15.3 million euros, includes the addition of 10.000 square metres of space to the existing facility, as well as the construction of an office/business building at the airport, worth three million euros. The two projects are being financed from the airport's own funds. Upon completion, the terminal building will have the capacity to handle two million passengers. Previously, the old terminal A building was demolished in order to make way for the expanded facility. The new business and administrative building, which will house offices for airport staff, will be located next to the control tower.
Sarajevo Airport will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary this year on June 2.
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