Namibia recorded 102,449 passenger arrivals and departures at airport terminals across the country in April 2025, up from 85,098 in March and 96,504 in April 2024, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveals.
“The recorded increase in absolute passenger numbers indicates a continued rebound in air travel across the country’s airports,” the Namibia Statistics Agency stated.
Despite the rise in passenger traffic, growth in the Passenger Movement Composite Index slowed. The index rose by 20.4% in April, compared to 21.8% in March. On an annual basis, it increased by 6.2%.
Hosea Kutako International Airport accounted for 80.9% of all passenger movement during the month. Walvis Bay Airport followed with 9.4%, while Eros Airport handled 5.4%. The remaining airports each contributed between 2.2% and 0.03%.
“The Arrivals Index for Hosea Kutako International Airport recorded a 28.3% increase in April compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, the index posted growth of 15.8%,” NSA noted.
Departures from Hosea Kutako rose by 20.7% in April, slower than the 31.8% growth in March. Compared to April 2024, departures increased by 7.4%.
Walvis Bay Airport also posted gains. The Arrivals Index rose 12.9% on a monthly basis, down from 22.5% in March. Year-on-year, it was up by 18.1%. Departures grew 10.6% month-on-month and 16.2% annually.
“The monthly growth for Walvis Bay arrivals slowed from the 22.5% recorded in March, but the year-on-year trend remained positive,” NSA stated.
Eros Airport recorded declines across the board. Arrivals fell 1.1% in April after a 2.6% increase the previous month. Departures declined 1.8% after rising 6.4% in March.
“The Arrivals Index at Eros Airport fell by 1.1% in April 2025, and the Departures Index dropped 1.8%. Year-on-year, arrivals and departures were down 29.4% and 32.3% respectively,” according to NSA.
