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airBaltic set new record in 2024, with 8.3 million passengers

airBaltic has reached a historic milestone in 2024, achieving its highest-ever annual passenger numbers. In total, the airline carried 8 300 000 passengers and operated 73 300 flights (including airlines ACMI-out operations).

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Preliminary data for 2024 shows that the company has also exceeded its pre-pandemic records.

Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: “In 2024, airBaltic reaffirmed its position as a key player in European aviation, achieving record-breaking results by carrying 8.3 million passengers and completing more flights than ever before. Despite a challenging environment, we are proud of these achievements, which reflect the trust of our passengers and the dedication of our team, who consistently go above and beyond to ensure reliable and safe air connectivity.”

“This success underscores the vital role of air connectivity for our region and proves that the demand for travel remains strong. As we enter 2025, our 30th anniversary year, we are focused on building on this momentum and continuing to deliver for our customers, while navigating the complexities of our industry with determination and care.”


airBaltic’s scheduled passenger numbers reached an all-time high in 2024, with a total of 5 200 000 passengers carried across all its bases – Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria. The load factors also reached a record-high of 81.2% for the year, reflecting a significant year-over-year increase of 4.5 percentage points. In 2024, airBaltic operated 47 000 flights across its network, demonstrating a 7% growth compared to 2023.

December 2024 marked another record-breaking month for passenger numbers, and load factor. In December 2024, airBaltic carried 423 000 passengers – a 25% increase compared to the previous year – operated 3 820 flights, and achieved a load factor of 80.1%.