Country snapshot

As easyJet adds new services from Toulon, Routes takes a look at the biggest airlines, airports and routes currently operating in France’s market.

The EU-Israel Open Skies agreement that was fully implemented in 2018 has stimulated competition, with Wizz Air, easyJet and Ryanair among the airlines growing swiftly.

Air transport in Moldova has grown strongly in recent years following an agreement signed in 2012 to gradually integrate the country into the European common aviation market.

Australia’s main international gateways are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

Rwanda’s government recently agreed to sell a 49% stake in national carrier Rwandair to help boost connectivity to the Central African country.

Asunción, the capital and largest city of Paraguay, is the country’s main gateway with LATAM Airlines Group the largest airline in the market.

The launch of JC International Airlines, Lanmei Airlines and Cambodia Airways in recent years is fuelling rapid growth of the country’s aviation market.

Hybrid carrier airBaltic’s strong return to growth since 2016 is helping to drive traffic in the Baltic country.

La Aurora International Airport serves Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, with Avianca the largest provider of seat capacity in the country’s market.

State-owned and operated flag carrier Myanmar National Airlines is the biggest airline in Myanmar’s market by capacity, with the capital Yangon home to the largest airport.

New York, Boston and London are among the largest markets from the west Atlantic Ocean island group.

Zurich International is Switzerland's largest international gateway and the hub for national carrier Swiss.

Gambia, the smallest country in Africa, is only 320 km long and 35 km wide. The capital Banjul is the main gateway.

Uzbekistan’s market is slowly being transformed through more liberal policies and a focus on increasing tourism.

Sudan’s capital Khartoum is the main international gateway, with home carrier Badr Airlines the largest airline by departure seats in the country’s market.

National carrier Air New Zealand accounts for two-thirds of seat capacity, with Jetstar and Qantas Airways the next two largest carriers in the country’s market.

Iraq’s aviation market is recovering after almost three decades of intermittent conflict, with Baghdad International Airport the main gateway and hub for Iraqi Airways.

New York-based JetBlue is the largest player in the Dominican Republic’s market, operating 18 routes from the US during 2019.

Sweden reported a 4% drop in the number of people flying via its airports in 2019 as the flight shaming movement gained prominence.

Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra is Bolivia’s largest international airport, while state-owned flag carrier Boliviana de Aviacion is the biggest airline.

Wizz Air is the largest airline in Bulgaria’s market following a sustained period of expansion.

The landlocked South Asia country has four airports, the largest of which is Paro, west of the capital Thimphu.

Although the second largest state in Central Asia with a territory comparable in size to France, Turkmenistan is among the least densely populated countries in the world.

Algeria's national carrier is Air Algerie, which dominates the network from its main hub at Houari Boumediene Airport in the capital Algiers.

Flag carrier Adria Airways was the largest airline in Slovenia’s market but its bankruptcy has opened the door for new entrants and existing players.