The Estonian state expects the state-owned airport operator, Tallinn Airport, to attract new airlines and to offer regular flights to at least 60 destinations by 2030, ERR reports. Tallinn Airport should serve 5 million passengers per year by 2030, according to the new guideline document signed by Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis. Tallinn Airport operates seven airports and provides ground services. The company’s airports served around 3.5 million passengers in 2025. Under the state’s new guidelines, Tallinn Airport must invest in terminal environment and infrastructure. Moreover, Tallinn Airport should prepare for the long-term transfer or sale of the Pärnu and Kihnu airports to new operators, the document states.
Meanwhile, Latvia’s ailing national airline, airBaltic, may cut or stop flights from Tallinn, ERR reports. The company offers flights to almost 30 destinations and carries almost a third of all passengers to and from Tallinn. Eero Pärgmäe, CCO of Tallinn Airport, said that there was “no major reason for panic at the moment,” noting that altogether 15 airlines offer regular flights to and from Tallinn. Also, Tallinn Airport has several hub airports and provides discounts for new routes, he added. Leis said that Estonia hoped that the Latvian state would continue supporting airBaltic’s operations. Aviation experts noted that airBaltic’s departure would be a major blow for Estonia, particularly for business travel and routes with less traffic.