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In July, 298 thousand passengers were served at Riga International Airport

In July 2021, 297.7 thousand passengers were served at Riga International Airport, that is 58.6 % more than in July 2020 and 88.8 % more than in the previous month. According to data of the Central Statistical Bureau, this is the largest number of passengers served since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.

The total number of flights in July was 4 319, which is 31.8 % more than a year ago. Total volume of loaded and unloaded cargo and mail decreased by 5,3 %1.

For the fourth consecutive month, the number of passengers at Riga International Airport has increased compared to both the previous month and the same month a year ago.

In July 2021, there were 1.1 thousand tons of loaded cargo and mail, which is 12.7 % more than in July 2020, and 0.8 thousand tons of unloaded cargo and mail, which is 22.7 % less.

Key indicators of Riga International Airport

 

July 2020

July 2021

Changes as % against July 2020

Passengers arrivals and departures

187 652

297 675

58.6

 

passenger arrivals

102 791

157 912

53.6

passenger departures

84 861

139 763

64.7

Number of flights

3 278

4 319

31.8

Cargo and post loaded and unloaded (in tonnes)

2 030

1 923

-5.3

Cargo and post loaded

999

1,126

12.7

Cargo and post unloaded

1,031

797

-22.7

Refer to OSP database:TPG010m

1Excludes freight and mail, which after a short stop, continue their journey on the same aircraft on a flight having the same flight number.

Media requests:
Communication Section
E-mail: media@csp.gov.lv
Phone.: +371 67366621, +371 27880666

More information on data:
Transport and Tourism Statistics Section
Laura Kļaviņa
E-mail: Laura.Klavina@csp.gov.lv
Phone: +371 67366826

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