Gothenburg Airport Passenger Traffic Surges 10% in Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 has marked a significant milestone for Gothenburg Airport in Sweden, with passenger volume showing a remarkable increase of 9.78% compared to the same quarter in the previous year, indicating a robust recovery in the face of the global pandemic. This growth not only surpasses the levels seen during the pandemic year of 2020 but also shows a promising trend towards reaching and potentially exceeding pre-pandemic levels.

Sustained Passenger Growth at Gothenburg Airport - Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, Gothenburg Airport in Sweden experienced a significant rebound in passenger numbers. The latest statistics indicate a strong recovery compared to the same quarter in the previous four years. The passenger statistics at Gothenburg Airport show a significant increase in Q3 2023, with top country, international, and domestic destinations highlighting the popularity and connectivity of Gothenburg Airport. With the gradual return of travel demand, the airport is poised for further growth in the coming months.

Gothenburg Airport Passenger Volume - Q3 2019 to Q3 2023

In the pre-pandemic year of Q3 2019, Gothenburg Airport recorded 1,950,424 passengers. However, during the pandemic year of Q3 2020, passenger numbers fell sharply to 270,969. As restrictions eased and travel began to recover post-pandemic, passenger numbers rose to 767,135 in Q3 2021 and increased to 1,436,377 in Q3 2022. In Q3 2023, approximately three years after the global pandemic, Gothenburg Airport recorded 1,576,850 passengers.

Passenger Traffic at Gothenburg Airport - 2018 to 2022

Looking at the passenger statistics for 2022, it’s evident that Gothenburg Airport experienced a remarkable recovery compared to the previous four years. In 2018 and 2019, there were 8,067,037 and 8,229,346 passengers, respectively. However, due to the global pandemic in 2020, there was a decrease to only 1,577,143 passengers. In the post-pandemic year of 2021, there was an increase to 3,591,997 passengers. In year two, post-pandemic (2022), there were 6,037,133 passengers.

Flight Statistics at Gothenburg Airport - September 2023

According to flight statistics for September 2023, the top country destinations from Gothenburg Airport are Sweden, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. These countries attract a significant number of passengers from Gothenburg.

Regarding international destinations, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Vantaa, and Munich are the most popular choices for travelers departing from Gothenburg Airport.

Stockholm, Orebro, Visby, Lulea, and Malmo are the top destinations from Gothenburg Airport for domestic travel. Regarding airlines, SAS, Ryanair, Lufthansa, BRA, and KLM are the leading carriers operating at Gothenburg Airport.

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