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Tallinn Airport's chief, Riivo Tuvike, announced that the airport generated 74 million euros in revenue last year, making it the largest in the Baltics by revenue, surpassing Riga and Vilnius, despite having fewer direct flight destinations.
Tallinn's airport tramline was officially reopened on Thursday by city and ministry representatives, ahead of its public relaunch on August 1.
The tramline connecting Tallinn and its airport is scheduled to resume operations on August 1, following a successful test run conducted earlier this week, according to the city council.
Anita Staub argues that the old passenger terminal at Tallinn Airport, a rare example combining 1930s functionalism with postwar architecture, should be granted protected heritage status due to its significance in Estonia's aviation history.
Tram service to Tallinn's airport is scheduled to resume in early July after a nearly two-year suspension due to construction and infrastructure issues, with city officials also planning an additional tram line.
Despite no growth in passenger numbers, Tallinn Airport group (AS Tallinna Lennujaam) saw increased revenues and a €12.7 million rise in profits in 2025.
Air traffic at Tallinn Airport was disrupted late Friday night due to a runaway drone whose operator lost control, causing delays for three inbound flights.
Ryanair announced a new record for passenger numbers in July, carrying 22.2 million travelers. This marks a new high for the airline's monthly passenger traffic.
Tallinn Airport has stated it sees no reason for panic if airBaltic, its largest carrier, faces bankruptcy or cuts routes due to financial difficulties.
Lithuanian and Tallinn airports both reported record-breaking passenger numbers in June. This surge indicates a strong recovery and growth in air travel across the Baltic region.
Tallinn Airport intends to demolish its former passenger terminal, which no longer has heritage protection, to facilitate a €75 million redevelopment project.
Riivo Tuvike, Chairman of the Board of Tallinn Airport, has asserted that Estonia's aviation sector faces challenges due to a small market and an inefficient network of regional airports, advocating for rapid optimization.
Estonian politicians from both opposition and governing parties are withholding support for Estonia taking a stake in the Latvian airline Air Baltic, suggesting the country should instead focus on strengthening Tallinn Airport's competitiveness.
Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed that Tallinn Airport will remain a crucial home base for its operations, despite the company facing ongoing financial challenges.
The Estonian state has set a target for Tallinn Airport to attract new airlines and expand its regular destinations to at least 60 by the year 2030.
Tallinn Airport recorded a new all-time high of 373,000 passengers in June. However, travel agencies report a decrease in Estonian customers, attributing the decline to the current economic situation.
Tallinn Airport recorded its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in May, serving over 354,000 passengers and marking a 13 percent increase year-on-year.
Poland's capital, Warsaw, has surpassed Riga and Helsinki to become Tallinn Airport's most popular route by passenger volume for the first time in April, according to company data.
Airlines worldwide are facing significant disruptions and increased costs due to an international jet fuel crisis, leading to flight cancellations and additional charges. The crisis, partly triggered by the Iran war and rising oil prices, has prompted concerns about fuel supply shortages and broader inflationary pressures.
The final Nordica jet has departed Tallinn Airport, marking the end of the Estonian airline's operations following its bankruptcy and the sale of all leased planes.