Hamburg Airport forecasts 55,000 daily arriving and departing passengers starting 26 June 2026 as summer holidays begin in Schleswig-Holstein and three other German states. The airport expects approximately 370 flight movements per day during the initial holiday period, with a total forecast of two million passengers for the entire season, matching the previous year’s level. Operators are expanding summer routes, including direct international flights from easyJet and Wizz Air, to accommodate rising traffic volume. High temperatures combined with heavy passenger loads create challenging working conditions for staff and risk longer wait times. The sector faces pressure from heatwaves and increased capacity, potentially impacting flight punctuality. New control systems are deployed to manage high capacity utilization and prevent disruptions.