Lugano Airport closed the first half of 2026 with an operating surplus of more than CHF 200,000, a significant improvement compared with the same period in 2025, when a deficit of almost CHF 100,000 was recorded.
Total revenue exceeded CHF 7 million and was substantially in line with budget forecasts, while overall costs were slightly lower than expected, contributing to the positive result for the first half of the year.
More generally, air traffic trends confirmed the usual seasonal pattern: a structurally weaker first quarter was followed by a marked increase in aircraft movements from April through June. Private and corporate flights for business purposes using medium- to large-sized jets continue to represent the main source of airport revenue.
Initial figures for the third quarter also confirm a positive traffic trend: almost 2,500 aircraft movements were recorded in July, the highest monthly figure since 2022. Some factors nevertheless require continued attention, particularly developments in fuel prices.
The City Executive welcomes the results for the first half of the year, which confirm the ongoing consolidation of Lugano Airport’s operations. The objective remains to further strengthen the airport’s long-term financial sustainability, while at the same time enhancing its role as a strategic infrastructure asset supporting the regional economy and the attractiveness of the region.
Christian Castelli, Director, Lugano Airport
