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Spain's air travel trends

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21 August 2024

Spain's air travel trends

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According to statistics, the number of air transport passengers in Spain grew by 11.9% to 86.4 million in early 2024, with 66.2% traveling on international flights.

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Cultural and Heritage Organisations

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Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

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    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Air passenger transport

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The most recent figures from Dataestur and AENA indicate that during the initial four months of 2024, there were 86.4 million air transport passengers, marking an 11.9% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2023. International flights constituted the majority at 66.2%, surpassing domestic flights, which accounted for 33.8%. Travel trends show that the summer season is the peak time for flying, while the early months at the start of the year see fewer travelers. For more detailed information, Dataestur, the official Spanish tourism statistics portal, offers a comprehensive Power BI report, which is a valuable resource for exploring air traffic statistics in Spain. (The original piece available only in Spanish)

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