Azerbaijan posts 40% increase in passenger transportation by air

Some 1,227,238 passengers in Azerbaijan traveled by plane in January-May, 2024, marking an increase of 40% from a year earlier, Report informs, citing the State Statistical Committee.

Russia takes first place, with 347,326 passengers transported to Azerbaijan in five months. This means an increase of 33.4% compared to the same period in 2023.

In May alone, 300,586 passengers were transported to Azerbaijan. This is 38.1% more than the same month last year. In May, 83,821 passengers were transported from Russia, which is 21.7% more than in May last year.