Nearly 5 million passengers travelled through Norwegian airports in August 2025, a 4% increase compared with last year. Growth was strong in both domestic and international traffic.
Bergen Airport (Flesland) posted its third consecutive record month, with traffic up 6% year-on-year and 11% above 2019 levels. Northern Norway also saw robust demand, with airports north of Trondheim recording 11% growth over 2024 and 14% above 2019, largely driven by tourism.
Air traffic movements totalled 56,000 in August (+3% vs. 2024), bringing the year-to-date increase to 2%.
At Oslo Airport, however, growth remains weaker than at competing hubs Stockholm Arlanda and Copenhagen Kastrup, raising concerns about Norway’s competitiveness and connectivity.
Drone activity reached new heights:
- 3,702 flight plans filed in August (+45% vs. 2024)
- 22,024 flights so far in 2025 (+33% YoY)
- A new annual record is expected in September.
Avinor highlights both the resilient summer demand and the responsible rise of drone use, while noting that winter growth is likely to be more moderate due to reduced airline capacity.