Heathrow passenger numbers hit 5.7m in February

(Sharecast News) - Heathrow revealed on Tuesday that passenger numbers hit 5.7m in 2025, driven by demand for winter sun destinations. Heathrow said average daily passengers exceeded 200,000 for a twelfth-straight month as it saw increased demands for routes across the Caribbean, Italy and Greece. Flights to the likes of Delhi, Dubai, Mumbai and Riyadh also operated with a high load factor.

Chief executive Thomas Woldbye said: "Even during a traditionally quiet month for aviation in February, we saw sustained and growing demand to fly and export through Heathrow.

"As the UK's gateway to growth, we must meet this increase in demand and do it without compromising our strategy to decarbonise and reduce noise impacts. While we welcome the progress that's been achieved alongside our partners, there's no complacency - reaching net zero as we grow remains vital."



Reporting by Iain Gilbert at Sharecast.com