Finnish Airports Buzzing with More Passengers in Feb, But Still Struggling to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels!
A total of 1.5 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in February 2024, according to Statistics Finland.
The number of passengers in was 4 per cent higher compared to the number in February 2023, but a quarter less than before the corona pandemic.
The number of passengers on domestic flights decreased by one per cent, while the number of passengers on international flights increased by 6 per cent compared to February 2023.
In February, Helsinki Airport accounted for 75 per cent of all passengers at domestic airports.
Seventy-three per cent of the air traffic passengers travelled on international flights.
In February 2024, a total of 1.1 million passengers flew through Helsinki Airport and altogether 380,000 passengers flew through other domestic airports. Of all passengers, 92 per cent travelled on scheduled flights.
Seventy-three per cent of the air traffic passengers travelled on international flights and 27 per cent on domestic flights. The share of passengers on international flights was 82 per cent at Helsinki Airport and 46 per cent in total at other domestic airports.
Compared to February 2023, the total number of passengers was one per cent higher at Helsinki Airport and 12 per cent higher at other domestic airports.
Among the domestic airports, the airports of Enontekiö, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Ivalo, Kittilä and Vaasa stood out with increased passenger numbers.
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
It’s great to see that Finnish airports are gradually recovering from the impact of the pandemic. The increase in the number of international passengers shows a positive trend in the tourism sector. Hopefully, with continued efforts and safety measures, the passenger numbers will soon reach pre-pandemic levels.
Do you think the increase in international flights is due to the relaxation of travel restrictions or other factors?
It’s likely a combination of factors contributing to the increase in international flights, including the relaxation of travel restrictions, pent-up travel demand, and possibly more affordable flight options. It will be interesting to see how this trend continues in the coming months.
I think it’s great to see an increase in the number of passengers at Finnish airports, but it’s concerning that they are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic levels. Hopefully, with continued safety measures and improved travel conditions, the numbers will continue to rise in the coming months.
It’s promising to see an increase in the number of passengers at Finnish airports compared to last year! However, it’s concerning that we’re still far from reaching pre-pandemic levels. Let’s hope for a continued recovery in the aviation industry.
It’s great to see the increase in passenger numbers at Finnish airports, but it’s clear that we still have a ways to go in regaining pre-pandemic levels. Hopefully, with continued efforts and safety measures, we can soon see a full recovery in air travel.
Do you think the passenger numbers will ever fully recover to pre-pandemic levels? It’s quite a significant difference even with the increase in international flights.
Absolutely, Jenna! While it’s promising to see an increase in international flights, it may take some time for the passenger numbers to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. Various factors such as travel restrictions, passenger confidence, and economic conditions will play a role in this recovery process. Let’s stay optimistic and hope for a steady growth in the aviation industry!
It’s great to see an increase in the number of passengers at Finnish airports compared to last year. However, it’s clear that the aviation industry is still facing challenges in recovering to pre-pandemic levels. Let’s hope for a steady improvement in the coming months.
I find it encouraging that the number of passengers in Finnish airports is gradually increasing, showing signs of recovery from the pandemic impact. It’s great to see more people feeling confident to travel again, even though we still have a ways to go to reach pre-pandemic levels.
It’s great to see an increase in the number of passengers at Finnish airports compared to last year, but it’s clear that the industry is still struggling to fully recover from the pandemic’s impact. Hopefully, with ongoing efforts and measures, we can soon reach pre-pandemic levels and ensure safe travels for everyone.
It’s encouraging to see a 4% increase in the number of passengers at Finnish airports compared to last year, especially considering the challenges posed by the pandemic. However, it’s clear that the industry still has a long way to go to reach pre-pandemic levels. Hopefully, with continued efforts and adaptations, air travel in Finland will soon regain its former strength.
I think it’s great news to see an increase in passenger numbers at Finnish airports compared to last year. However, it’s still concerning that the levels are not back to pre-pandemic times. Let’s hope for a swift recovery in the aviation industry!
It’s great to see an increase in passenger numbers at Finnish airports, but it’s clear that the aviation industry is still facing challenges in recovering to pre-pandemic levels. Hopefully, with continued efforts to ensure safety and restore confidence in travel, we’ll see even more growth in the coming months.
I believe that the increase in international flights and the slight growth in passenger numbers show a positive trend for Finnish airports, but it’s clear that full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is still a struggle. Hopefully, with continued efforts and safety measures, we will soon see a significant rebound in air travel.