Nikolloski: Ohrid Airport expected to handle up to 400,000 passengers this year

Ohrid Airport is expected to handle between 370,000 and 400,000 passengers this year, although the forecast for the airport through 2030 was 130,000 passengers. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikolloski announced the figures.

In a post on his Facebook profile, Nikolloski said the combined number of passengers at the Skopje and Ohrid airports this year is approaching 4,000,000. According to him, this represents a substantial increase from 2,400,000 passengers in 2024.

Nikolloski said the government’s clear support policies and newly opened routes have contributed to a significant rise in tourist numbers while also helping the local economy.