Airport Moving Walkways Market Report 2026

The airport moving walkways market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $2.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global airport infrastructure, rising passenger traffic volumes, modernization of aging airport terminals, increased installation of accessibility infrastructure, growth in large hub airport developments.

The airport moving walkways market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart airport projects, rising demand for high-capacity passenger movement systems, expansion of airport modernization programs, growing focus on low-energy transport infrastructure, increasing adoption of automated passenger flow solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of accelerating moving walkway systems, rising demand for energy-efficient airport conveyance solutions, growing integration of smart safety and monitoring features, expansion of modular walkway designs for modern terminals, enhanced focus on passenger comfort and accessibility.

The rising number of air passengers is expected to drive growth in the airport moving walkways market. Passengers often carry heavy luggage and must travel long distances within airport terminals. Moving walkways serve as passageways between terminals, along extended concourses, or to parking facilities, easing transit for travelers. For example, in September 2025, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a Canada-based UN specialized agency, projected that global airline passengers will reach 18.7 billion by 2045, nearly double the 2024 level. Consequently, the increasing number of air travelers is supporting growth in the airport moving walkways market.

Companies in the airport moving walkway market are focusing on advanced moving elevators to improve accessibility and efficiency for travelers. Moving elevators provide vertical transport between levels in airport terminals, enhancing convenience and reducing effort, particularly for passengers with mobility challenges or heavy luggage. For instance, in June 2023, Schindler Group, a Switzerland-based manufacturer, installed six pairs of moving walkways on Level 4 of Tampa International Airport’s long-term parking garage. This installation restored approximately 200 parking spaces, with plans for nearly 500 additional spaces after removing the old monorail system, which had operated for over 20 years and was replaced due to declining ridership and high repair costs. The dismantling of the monorail tracks and infrastructure is currently underway.

In September 2024, Otis Elevator Company, a US-based manufacturer of elevators and escalators, acquired Jardine Schindler Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Otis aims to expand its service offerings in Taiwan by introducing advanced products such as the Otis ONE platform and Gen3 elevators to the acquired customer base. Jardine Schindler Lifts Limited is a Hong Kong-based manufacturer of escalators and moving walkways for airports.

Major companies operating in the airport moving walkways market are Fujitec Co. Ltd, Hitachi Ltd, Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd, Kone Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, Schindler Holding AG, Thyssenkrupp AG, Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation, Orona Group S. Coop., VGSI Elevator LLC, Teknic Elevators PPG Pvt. Ltd., Sigma Elevator Company, Wittur Group, Canny Elevator Co. Ltd, IFE Elevators Co. Ltd, SJEC Corporation, Aljo Elevator, Express Lift Co. Ltd, Ningbo Xinda Elevator Group Co. Ltd, Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation, ZIEHL-ABEGG SE.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the airport moving walkways market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport moving walkways market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the airport moving walkways market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The airport moving walkways market consists of sales of walkway system, motors, controls, and lighting, truss, tracks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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