The Latvian airline airBaltic carried 3.9 million passengers across the airline’s route network during the first nine months of 2025 – a 1.6% increase compared to the same period last year, marking the highest number in the company’s history for January to September.
The number of flights operated increased by 2.1% to 35 700, while the load factor remained stable at 80.4%.
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|
January-September 2025* |
January-September 2024** |
Change |
|
Number of passengers |
3 898 800 |
3 838 700 |
+1.6% |
|
Number of flights |
35 700 |
35 000 |
+2.1% |
|
Load Factor |
80.4% |
81.0% |
(0.6pp) |
In September 2025, airBaltic carried 468 800 passengers, a 7% year-on-year decrease due to network optimization earlier in the year and targeted pricing actions.
Despite the decline in passenger numbers, ticket yields have grown in recent months, according to the airline’s latest trading update.
The airline operated 4 281 flights during the month, a slight 1.1% increase, with the load factor decreasing to 80.2%.
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|
September 2025* |
September 2024** |
Change |
|
Number of passengers |
468 800 |
505 300 |
(7%) |
|
Number of flights |
4 281 |
4 234 |
+1.1% |
|
Load Factor |
80.2% |
84.8% |
(4.6pp) |
