How many people fly through Finnish airports in a month?
Monthly air passenger figures from Statistics Finland.
Short answer
Statistics Finland says about 1.8 million passengers flew through Finnish airports in September 2026. Helsinki Airport had about 1.6 million and the other domestic airports 204,000 together. Passenger numbers were 7 percent higher than in September 2025. 84 percent of passengers were on international flights and 16 percent on domestic flights, and 98 percent flew on scheduled flights.
Why
- September 2026: about 1.8 million passengers.
- Helsinki Airport share: 89 percent.
- Growth on a year earlier: 7 percent.
Details
In January 2026, Statistics Finland counted 1.3 million passengers at Helsinki Airport and 483,000 at other airports.
Tip
Winter months bring more passengers to regional airports because of Lapland tourism.
What may differ
Statistics Finland says air cargo and mail in January to September 2026 were 14 percent higher than a year earlier.
Common misconception
Most passengers at Finnish airports fly domestic routes.
What actually happens
In September 2026, 84 percent flew international routes.
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Sources
This answer is for reference only. Routes, seasons and passenger numbers change, so check Finavia and your airline before you travel.
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