In April 2025, Swedavia’s ten airports welcomed around 2.6 million travelers, a slight increase from the previous year.
International travel showed steady growth, while domestic travel saw a decline, particularly in southern Sweden.
As the summer season approaches, airlines are expanding with about 20 new routes. Ryanair will add aircraft at Stockholm Arlanda and Gothenburg Landvetter, and Norwegian is reopening its pilot base at Arlanda, signaling confidence in the market.
Swedavia Airports April Performance
International Travel Drives Growth
International travel demand remained robust in April, fueled by Easter, public holidays, and school breaks. Across Swedavia’s airports, international passenger numbers rose by 3% compared to April 2024.
This growth helped total passenger levels reach 82% of pre-2019 figures, matching last year’s April performance.
Meanwhile, domestic travel dropped by nearly 7%, with southern Sweden seeing the steepest decline. However, northern airports like Umeå, Luleå, and Kiruna bucked the trend, reporting stronger demand.
New Routes Boost Summer Prospects
The summer travel season looks promising, with airlines launching new routes between April and June. Norwegian will start flights from Arlanda to Bucharest in May.
In June, travelers can explore destinations like Porto, Lyon, and Bilbao with Norwegian from Arlanda. Ryanair is adding Zakynthos, Trieste, Cagliari, and Marseille from Arlanda, and Corfu, Thessaloniki, Pula, Dubrovnik, and Milan from Landvetter.
Other additions include Istanbul (Ajet) and Keflavik (SAS) from Arlanda, plus Reykjavik (Icelandair) from Landvetter. These routes reflect growing interest in diverse European destinations.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport Shines
Stockholm Arlanda, Sweden’s largest airport, handled over 1.9 million passengers in April, a 6% increase from April 2024. International travelers numbered 1.6 million, up by 48,500, while domestic passengers surged 22% to over 335,000.
Arlanda’s total passenger volume reached 96% of 2019 levels, highlighting its recovery and importance as a travel hub. The airport’s growth reflects strong demand for both leisure and business travel.
Gothenburg Landvetter Sees Steady Traffic
Gothenburg Landvetter, Sweden’s second-largest airport, served just over 424,000 passengers in April, slightly down from last year. International travel remained stable at 381,000 passengers, but domestic travel fell 9% to under 43,000. Overall, Landvetter’s passenger numbers reached 77% of 2019 levels. The airport continues to play a key role in connecting western Sweden to global destinations.
Mixed Results at Regional Airports
Swedavia’s eight other airports showed varied performance. Luleå Airport led with a 9% increase in passengers, followed by Kiruna (8%) and Umeå (6%) compared to April 2024.
These northern airports benefited from strong domestic and international demand. In contrast, Bromma Stockholm Airport saw the weakest performance, continuing a downward trend.
Regional airports remain vital for connectivity, especially in Sweden’s far north.
Looking Ahead
Swedavia’s airports are gearing up for a busy summer with new routes and increased airline investments. International travel continues to drive growth, while domestic travel faces challenges in southern Sweden.
With Arlanda nearing pre-2019 levels and northern airports thriving, Swedavia looks nicely set to meet rising travel demand in 2025.
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