France recorded nearly 178 million air transport passengers in 2024, just shy of pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with international traffic hitting a record 150.5 million passengers.
However, domestic traffic continued to decline, falling 4.2% year-on-year to 27.4 million, widening the gap from 2019 amid factors such as the short haul flight ban and increased aviation taxes.
While the Paris Olympics provided a temporary boost in visibility, rising costs for airlines suggest an uncertain future for French air traffic growth.