In January, the volume of received cargo increased and the number of passengers served decreased at the airport.

Passenger traffic at Riga International Airport in January 2021 decreased by 90.4% compared with January 2020. The total number of flights was 1,700, a decrease of 73.9%. The total volume of received and dispatched cargo and mail decreased by 14.5%1, according to data from the Central Statistical Bureau.

In January 2021, the total number of arriving and departing passengers at Riga International Airport was 50,400—7,300, or 12.7%, fewer than in the previous month.

In January 2021, 1,100 tonnes of cargo and mail were received, 6% more than in January 2020, while 800 tonnes were dispatched—a decrease of 32.5%. Compared with December 2020, the volume of received cargo and mail was 19.9% lower, while the volume dispatched was 38.6% lower.

The information was prepared by the Communications Department.

• Published: 22 February 2021, 13:20
• Press release, LETA