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The capacity of the Baku airport, the capital of Azerbaijan, needs to be increased to 15–20 million passengers, said the country’s president, Ilham Aliyev. Speaking at a meeting with local journalists in early January, Aliyev revealed that authorities are already developing a concept for a new passenger terminal at the capital’s main air hub.

The president attributed the need for expansion to Azerbaijan’s growing air connectivity, driven by the arrival of foreign airlines, including low-cost carriers. He also outlined a broader national goal to double tourist inflows, targeting 5–6 million visitors annually.

While final Baku passenger figures for 2025 are not yet available, Aliyev noted that traffic has already surpassed 7 million. The milestone was reached in 2024, when the airport handled 7.537 million passengers.

However, growth moderated in the first half of 2025, with total passenger traffic increasing by just 1.9% year-on-year to 3.452 million.