In August, Riga Airport handled 740,000 passengers, marking an 8% increase compared to the same month last year. Since the start of 2023, the airport has served 4.6 million passengers and 41,500 flights.
Direct flight passengers totaled 569,000, up 8% from last year, and surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2%. Transit and transfer passengers also rose.
Popular routes included Manchester, Budapest, and Malaga, with an 87% flight occupancy rate. Additionally, Riga Airport opened its first “Kepler Club” capsule hotel and new water fountains, while air cargo operations showed steady growth.
