Air passenger numbers in Scotland have hit a record high.
Data released by the UK Civil Aviation Authority shows that a record number of passengers travelled through Scottish airports in the first three months of this year, breaking previous records for travel between January and March.
Edinburgh had one of the highest passenger growth figures in the UK, with over 3.3 million passengers travelling through the airport, up 7 per cent from last year.
Growth was also seen at Glasgow Airport (+4 per cent) and Inverness Airport (+7 per cent), demonstrating sustained demand across Scotland’s key hubs.
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Meanwhile, Glasgow Prestwick Airport had the largest increase in cargo tonnage in the UK, expanding its freight operations by 492 per cent to ship an extra 12,000 tons compared to Q1 2025.
Andrew McConnell, spokesperson for the UK Civil Aviation Authority said: “Scotland’s airports are seeing record demand, with more passengers choosing European destinations and growth building as we head into the summer.
“Even in a more challenging climate for aviation, services are continuing to operate reliably and passengers are travelling in strong numbers.”
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