Air Passenger Traffic in Azerbaijan Rises 3.7% as Air Freight Declines


Baku: From January to November of this year, 3,825.4 thousand passengers were transported by air in Azerbaijan, which is 3.7% more compared to the corresponding period last year, APA-Economics reports, citing the State Statistical Committee.



According to Azeri-Press news agency, during the reporting period, 99.9% of the transportation was carried out by state-owned vehicles, and 0.1% by private enterprises. The report further highlights a decline in freight transport by this mode, which decreased by 5.2%, amounting to 356.5 thousand tons.



The increase in passenger traffic indicates a growing demand for air travel within the country, while the decline in freight transport suggests a shift in logistics or economic factors impacting cargo movement. These statistics provide insights into the changing dynamics of Azerbaijan’s aviation sector.