airBaltic records 36% growth in passengers in 2023

Preliminary data shows that in 2023, the Latvian national airline airBaltic carried approximately 4.5 million passengers, which is a 36% increase compared to 2022. In the last 12 months, the airline performed over 44 thousand flights – 18% more than the year before, the airline said in a press release.

Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: “Overall, 2023 proved to be a year of significant milestones. Firstly, we expanded our network, offering over 100 direct routes, an all-time high, from home cities Riga, Vilnius, Tallinn, Tampere, and now – seasonally from Gran Canaria. Secondly, the number of passengers consistently increased, approaching 4.5 million. At airBaltic, our commitment extends beyond connecting the Baltics with the world, as we also we aim to continuously enhance passenger experiences and make substantial contributions to the economy. Last year’s achievements reflect our ongoing dedication to these goals.”

“As we look ahead to 2024, our full attention is devoted to the active path we have recently embarked on towards the contemplated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the company’s shares. Thus, we are determined to deliver even greater excellence and further strengthen airBaltic as the leading airline and brand of the Baltics,” he concluded.