Weaker June, but Growth in the First Half of the Year

The June figures show slightly fewer travellers than in the same month in 2025. The decline was greatest in the domestic market, where passenger numbers fell by 2.7 per cent. International traffic remained more stable, with a decrease of 0.6 per cent compared with June last year.

Flight Movements

Flight activity continues to remain high. The number of commercial flight movements increased by 0.9 per cent in June, while total flight movements rose by 0.4 per cent compared with the same month last year.

June Weaker Than Last Year, but Overall Positive Development So Far in 2026

So far in 2026, developments have been positive. From January through June, Avinor recorded 25.9 million passengers, up 2.1 per cent compared with the same period last year. Growth has been driven particularly by international traffic, which has increased by 3.6 per cent year-to-date.

Several of the major airports performed well in June. Bergen Airport, Flesland recorded growth of 5.2 per cent, while Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes increased by 10.7 per cent compared with June last year.

At the same time, several of the largest airports experienced a decline, including Oslo Airport (-3.7 per cent), Stavanger Airport, Sola (-4.4 per cent) and Trondheim Airport, Værnes (-4.2 per cent).

Strong Growth at Bergen Airport Creating Need for Additional Capacity

In June, nearly 690,000 passengers travelled through Bergen Airport, Flesland. So far this year, more than 3.3 million passengers have travelled to or from Flesland, and passenger numbers have increased every month so far in 2026. Year-to-date, there have been seven per cent more travellers than in the first half of 2025.

“We continue to see strong interest in Western Norway as a destination, both among Norwegian and international travellers. As a result, more airlines are investing in Bergen and our region, contributing to growth in both passenger numbers and route offerings,” says Helge Eidsnes, Airport Director at Bergen Airport, Flesland.

“The strong growth, particularly in international traffic, means that Avinor is now planning several expansion and capacity projects at Flesland. The goal is to adapt the airport to expected traffic growth and ensure a good travel experience for passengers in the years ahead,” Eidsnes adds.

Drone Traffic at the Same Level as Last Year

A total of 3,129 drone flights were registered during the first half of the year. This is stable and on the same level as last year.

“If you plan to fly a drone this summer, we encourage you to familiarise yourself thoroughly with the rules for drone operations. And remember that drones are prohibited in the vicinity of all airports,” says Mats Gjertsen, Head of Avinor’s Drone Programme.

Facts June

Total number of passengers in June 2026: 4,997,475

Change from June 2025: -1.8%

Domestic passengers: 2,716,468 (-2.7%)

International passengers: 2,234,529 (-0.6%)

Offshore passengers: 46,478 (+0.1%)

Total number of passengers January–June: 25.9 million

Year-to-date change: +2.1%

International traffic year-to-date: +3.6%