• Fraport Group increased first-half 2026 revenue by 4.0 percent to €2.07 billion, while EBITDA rose 3.8 percent to €582.3 million, supported by growth across its international airport portfolio.
• Passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport declined 0.8 percent due to Lufthansa strikes and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, although overseas airports recorded strong growth.
• Fraport maintained its full-year outlook, expecting Frankfurt passenger traffic to remain around 63.2 million and Group EBITDA to reach up to €1.5 billion in 2026.

Fraport Group increased revenue and operating earnings in the first half of 2026 despite weaker passenger traffic at its Frankfurt hub, with growth across its international airport portfolio helping offset the impact of strikes and geopolitical tensions.

The airport operator reported first-half revenue of €2.07 billion, up 4.0 percent year on year. Adjusted for construction-related revenues under IFRIC 12, Group revenue rose 4.5 percent to €1.98 billion, while EBITDA increased 3.8 percent to €582.3 million.

However, net profit fell 47.7 percent to €51.6 million, reflecting higher interest expenses and accounting effects following the commissioning of new terminals in Frankfurt and Lima.

“While passenger volumes in Frankfurt are stagnating due to strikes and the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East, traffic is growing at most of Fraport Group’s airports outside Germany,” said chief executive Dr Stefan Schulte. “Our broad diversification strategy is an important anchor of our stability, especially during these very volatile times.”

Revenue growth at Frankfurt Airport was supported by higher income from ground handling services, airport charges and infrastructure fees, while international subsidiaries, particularly Lima and Fraport Greece, also contributed through increased traffic and pricing.

Passenger traffic continued to grow across much of Fraport’s international network, with Porto Alegre, Ljubljana, Bulgaria and Greece all recording increases during the first half. By contrast, passenger numbers at Frankfurt declined 0.8%, with nearly 700,000 passengers affected by Lufthansa strikes. The airport operator also cited the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which contributed to higher fuel prices, weaker regional travel demand and airline capacity reductions.

Looking ahead, Fraport maintained its full-year guidance, expecting passenger traffic at Frankfurt to remain broadly stable at around 63.2 million passengers. The company continues to forecast Group EBITDA of up to €1.5 billion for 2026, although net profit is expected to remain below last year’s level due to higher financing costs and depreciation linked to recently completed expansion projects.

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