Air traffic increased significantly at Zurich airport in April, despite turmoil created by conflict in the Middle East. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Flights in April were above the pre-coronavirus level of 2019 for the first time this year. Switzerland’s busiest airport recorded more aircraft movements in April 2026 than in the previous year. A total of 23,307 take-offs and landings were recorded, which corresponds to an increase of 5.2% compared to April 2025, according to an analysis of data by the news agency AWP. The pre-coronavirus crisis figure was also exceeded on a monthly basis for the first time this year. In the first four months of 2026, flight movements totalled 78,643, 3.8% above the corresponding figure for the previous year. However, this is still 3.3% short of the 2019 level. The detailed passenger and traffic figures for April will be published on May 13. In March, passenger numbers rose by around 5% despite the war in Iran. The …