Bournemouth airport expects to surpass one million passengers this year for the first time since 2008 after a strong summer.
The projection came as the airport reported a year-on-year rise of almost 103,000 passengers between April and October to 840,210.
The south coast airport attributed the rise to growth by both Tui and Ryanair ahead of Jet2 starting flights for the first time in February.
Tui based a second aircraft at Bournemouth this summer adding an extra 60,000 seats – matching two Ryanair aircraft operating from the airport in the period.
Ryanair’s 20-route network included the addition of a year-round service to Agadir in Morocco.
The introduction of Jet2 and Jet2holidays, which was brought forward two months in response to demand, will bring 20 routes across mainland Europe, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.
Airport managing director Steve Gill said: “We’re thrilled to see Bournemouth airport becoming increasingly popular as a great alternative to the busy London hubs.
“More and more people are recognising the convenience and ease of travelling from their local airport, and with the exciting developments underway, we’re ready to offer an even wider range of destinations in the year ahead.”