Passenger numbers increased internationally but declined domestically in June

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4.8 million travelers used Avinor's airports in June. This is an increase of 2 percent compared to June last year. It is international traffic that is increasing, with a substantial 9 percent. Domestic traffic, on the other hand, declined by 3 percent compared to June last year. 

Øystein Løwer/ Avinor

Passenger numbers and flight movements 2,643,547 passengers traveled domestically in June, which is 3 percent lower than in June last year. 

The number of passengers traveling internationally was 2,178,745, which is 9 percent higher than the previous year's June. 

There were 64,774 flight movements in June. This is a reduction of 6 percent compared to June last year. 

See more figures in the attachment. 

Drone flights increase when the weather gets warmer 

In June, 2,727 drone flights were reported in Ninox Drone - Avinor's drone management system. "This is a significant increase from 2023 when we had 1,889 flights," says Mats Gjertsen, head of Avinor's drone program. "With summer and good weather, the number of drone flights increases. We still expect further growth ahead. 

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Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 44 state-owned airports. Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel. Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport. Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organized as ​subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor's headquarter is in Oslo.

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