PRESS RELEASE – Cluj International Airport exceeds the threshold of 2 million passengers almost a month earlier than in 2024
Cluj-Napoca, August 1, 2025 – Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, together with the Cluj County Council and the airline LOT Polish Airlines, today marked the achievement of the threshold of 2.000.000 registered passengers since the beginning of 2025. — an important milestone reached almost a month earlier than the previous year, when this number was recorded at the end of August. This result reconfirms the strategic role of the airport in the air transport network in Romania and the region, while also reflecting the constant trust of passengers and partners.
It is for the seventh time in the airport's history that this important threshold has been reached, which thus becomes a tradition of operational excellence and continuous development. The anniversary event took place in the presence of representatives of local authorities, partner institutions and organizations, the media, as well as LOT Polish Airlines, the partner company of the anniversary event.
Passenger number 2.000.000 arrived in Cluj-Napoca on flight LO 651 operated by LOT Polish Airlines on the Warsaw - Cluj-Napoca route. He was welcomed upon arrival and given a symbolic award, as a sign of appreciation for the choice made and for the trust placed in the services offered by the airport.
Mr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, stated: "This new performance confirms the airport's solid development strategy and the airport team's commitment to meeting the growing demands of passengers. We will continue to support modernization and expansion projects, so that Cluj International Airport remains an essential pillar of connectivity and economic development in the region. We thank everyone who contributes daily to this performance."
Mr. David Ciceo, Director General of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, pointed out:"Exceeding the 2 million passenger threshold for the seventh time is not only a statistical achievement, but also a confirmation of the sustainable evolution of the airport, supported by the new records recorded after the first half of the year. We will continue to focus on developing infrastructure and services, in order to best meet the needs of our passengers and partners, to whom we thank for the trust they have placed in us."
Mr. Jakub Malecki, General Manager for Romania and the Republic of Moldova of LOT Polish Airlines stated: “We are proud that the 2.000.000th passenger of Cluj-Napoca International Airport in 2025 arrived on board a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw. This milestone is a testament to the ever-growing partnership between LOT and Cluj-Napoca, a city we have been serving since 2016. Romania remains an important and dynamic market for us – and we are delighted to support connectivity, tourism and business between our nations. This is a special moment for us – it reflects the trust that passengers have in LOT and we are honored to share this celebration with our partners in Cluj.”
Cluj International Airport currently operates a network of over 50 scheduled destinations, covering approximately 20 countries in Europe and the Middle East, along with seasonal charter flights to the main tourist destinations. This connectivity actively contributes to attracting investment and developing regional tourism.
Exceeding the 2 million passenger threshold in 2025 highlights the upward trend in air traffic and reaffirms the position of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport as a regional leader among airports in Romania. After a first semester of 2025 marked by record results and a significant increase compared to the same period of the previous year, July brought a new important milestone: on July 29, 2025, the airport processed 13.760 passengers, representing the highest daily traffic ever recorded in July.
In parallel, Cluj International Airport is carrying out strategic investment projects in infrastructure modernization and operational capacity expansion, with the aim of supporting the growth rate and responding to the demands of an increasingly complex air traffic. Through these steps, Cluj International Airport reinforces its commitment to remain a trusted partner for its partners, the local community and its passengers.
LOT Polish Airlines, the event's partner airline:
LOT Polish Airlines is the national airline of Poland, with a tradition of over 90 years in the field of air transport. Its reputation is based on high-quality services, safety and an extensive network of destinations in Europe, North America and Asia. By collaborating with Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, LOT Polish Airlines supports the connectivity of the region and offers passengers varied and convenient travel options through regular flights on the Cluj-Napoca – Warsaw route, currently operated with 9 frequencies per week.
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