In November 2024, Swedavia’s airports welcomed over 2.3 million passengers, with international travel seeing a 3% increase, reaching over 1.7 million travelers. However, domestic travel showed a decline of 12%, signaling a shift in passenger preference towards global destinations. Overall, total traffic at Swedavia airports stood at 78% of pre-pandemic levels, slightly down by 1% compared to the same month in 2023.
Stockholm Arlanda Leads Recovery with 4% Growth in International Travel
Sweden’s largest airport, Stockholm Arlanda, recorded over 1.6 million passengers in November 2024, with international travel growing by 4%. This growth helped offset a 15% drop in domestic traffic. Arlanda continues to lead Swedavia’s recovery efforts, operating at 86% of pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating its strong recovery trajectory.
Göteborg Landvetter and Regional Airports Show Resilience
At Göteborg Landvetter Airport, international travel increased by 3%, though domestic traffic experienced a 20% decline. The airport’s total traffic stood at 75% of 2019 levels, reflecting stable international demand despite the domestic downturn.
While regional airports like Umeå and Luleå exhibited promising recovery trends, Ronneby Airport faced the weakest growth, highlighting regional variances in air travel recovery.
Swedavia Expands Global Connectivity with New Routes
Swedavia also welcomed announcements of new long-haul routes, enhancing Sweden’s global connectivity. Highlights include:
Norse Atlantic Airways will launch direct flights from Stockholm Arlanda to Bangkok in winter 2025.
ANA will commence direct services from Stockholm Arlanda to Tokyo in January 2025.
New December routes include Dubai-Arlanda (Norwegian), Pristina-Arlanda (Trade Air), and Copenhagen-Kiruna and Paris-Kiruna (SAS and Air France).
These new routes demonstrate Swedavia’s commitment to strengthening Sweden’s international air connectivity and supporting the country’s growing tourism and business sectors.
Looking Ahead: Positive Outlook for International Travel
Swedavia’s strategic focus on expanding its international network, alongside its recovery efforts at key airports, indicates a promising outlook for Sweden’s air travel sector. The increase in global connectivity, despite domestic declines, underscores the growing importance of international travel as Sweden’s airports continue to recover and expand.
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