Akureyri Airport Sees Q3 2023 Passenger Traffic Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels by 6%
Despite a slight decrease of 8.93% compared to the previous year, the airport saw a significant increase in passenger traffic, surpassing the pre-pandemic levels of Q3 2019 by 5.62%. This data highlights Akureyri Airport’s robust return to activity after the changing global circumstances.
Sustained Passenger Growth at Akureyri Airport - Q3 2023
Akureyri Airport has recently published its passenger statistics for the third quarter of 2023. The data reveals a slight decrease in passenger numbers compared to the previous year. It's important to note that the airport has shown resilience and growth in the years leading up to this.
Despite the slight dip in Q3 2023, the airport’s diverse range of destinations and airlines continue attracting domestic and international travelers. Interestingly, the increase in Q3 2023 surpassed the pre-pandemic levels of Q3 2019 and all subsequent quarters except Q3 2022.
Akureyri Airport Passenger Volume - Q3 2019 to Q3 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, Akureyri Airport recorded a total of 49,536 passengers, representing a decrease of 8.93% compared to the same quarter in the previous year. However, this followed a period of significant growth. In Q3 2022, the airport saw 54,393 passengers, marking a 33.05% increase from the same quarter in the previous year.
The post-pandemic period also saw a remarkable rebound in passenger numbers. In Q3 2021, Akureyri Airport recorded 40,883 passengers, representing a significant increase of 78.43% compared to the pandemic period in Q3 2020.
The pandemic was undoubtedly challenging for Akureyri Airport as it recorded only 22,912 passengers in Q3 2020, marking a sharp decline of 51.15% compared to the pre-pandemic year in Q3 2019. In Q3 2019, before the global pandemic hit, Akureyri Airport recorded a stable performance with 46,900 passengers.
Passenger Traffic at Akureyri Airport - 2018 to 2022
When comparing the passenger statistics from 2018 to 2022, it is evident that Akureyri Airport experienced a positive trend in passenger numbers.
In 2018, the airport recorded a total of 200,206 passengers. This number slightly decreased by 7.96% in 2019, with 184,262 passengers. The subsequent year, 2020, witnessed a significant decline of 55.84%, with only 81,378 passengers.
However, there was a remarkable recovery in 2021, with a 71.73% increase and 139,754 passengers. Finally, in 2022, Akureyri Airport recorded 194,619 passengers, marking a 39.26% increase from the previous year.
Flight Statistics at Akureyri Airport - September 2023
Akureyri Airport offers a range of domestic and international flights, connecting passengers to various destinations. The top country destinations from the airport include Iceland, Greenland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Belgium.
Neerlerit Inaat, Rotterdam, Ljubljana, Zurich, and Ostend are the most popular international destinations. These destinations attract leisure and business travelers, contributing to the airport's overall passenger numbers.
For domestic travel, the top destinations from Akureyri Airport are Reykjavik, Grimsey, Vopnafjordur, and Thorshofn. These destinations serve as important connections for passengers traveling within Iceland.
The top airlines operating at Akureyri Airport include Icelandair, Norlandair, Trade Air, Transavia, and TUI. These airlines offer a variety of routes and services, catering to the diverse needs of passengers.
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