Passenger traffic: Brașov Airport vs Constanța Airport

The comparison between Brașov Airport and Constanța Airport reveals two fundamentally different development models. Brașov is a new airport that has grown rapidly and is beginning to consolidate its position in the market, while Constanța remains heavily influenced by seasonality, with temporary peaks and sharp declines outside the peak season.

The most striking difference appears in December 2025. Brașov recorded 51,420 passengers, while Constanța had 7,474. The gap is 43,946 passengers in favor of Brașov. In percentage terms, Brașov handled approximately 588.0% more traffic. In other words, nearly 6 times higher traffic in a single month.

This gap is not random and cannot be explained by simple monthly variation. It reflects a structural difference. Constanța depends heavily on summer season traffic and sporadic demand, which leads to sharp declines during autumn and winter. Brașov, on the other hand, is beginning to show more consistent and evenly distributed traffic, indicating that both local and regional demand are strengthening.

The data clearly shows Constanța’s seasonal profile. During summer 2025, the airport approaches 12,000 passengers per month, but by the end of the year it drops to 7,128 in November and 7,474 in December, reaching 6,997 in January 2026. This reflects a weak baseline outside favorable periods. In contrast, Brașov reached 51,420 passengers in December 2025 and 33,598 in January 2026, maintaining a significantly higher level even after the peak period.

The relationship between the two airports is also relevant from a strategic perspective. In December 2025, Brașov recorded 43,946 more passengers than Constanța. In January 2026, Brașov remained ahead by 26,601 passengers, representing an advantage of approximately 380.2%. Even in a weaker month compared to December, the gap remains substantial.

The forecast for Brașov further reinforces this trend. The 2026 projection indicates sustained high traffic levels and new peaks in the second half of the year, with months once again exceeding 50,000 passengers. This suggests that Brașov has not only moved beyond the launch phase, but is beginning to operate as a true regional airport with a strong growth trajectory.

The conclusion drawn from the data is clear. Brașov and Constanța can no longer be grouped together simply because both are regional airports. Brașov currently shows a strong growth profile, a more robust traffic base, and significantly higher performance in key months. Constanța remains constrained by a seasonal model, heavily dependent on limited periods and lacking comparable structural acceleration.

Brașov has not only grown rapidly, but has already reached a level where it can generate nearly 6 times the traffic of Constanța in a key month. This is no longer a difference in stage — it is a difference in model and direction.