The summer of 2024 will probably go down in history - not only because of the fantastic weather, but also because of a record that takes Spanish airports to a new high. Over 32 million passengers passed through Spanish airports in August, which was a Increase of 7.4 percent compared to the previous year. This marks another important step in the country's continuous growth in international air traffic.
Review of the year: Record figures also in the summer half-year
This August was a month of superlatives: 32,116,068 passengers - a figure that takes on new dimensions for the Spanish air traffic network. And August is not the only month with record figures: over the entire summer, from June to August, almost 93.5 million people via Spanish airports. In the course of the year from January to August, over 208 million passengers counted. This is a clear sign that Spain is maintaining its position as one of the world's leading travel destinations - despite the challenges of recent years.
The international passenger share dominates
Of the commercial passengers traveling in August, the following accounted for 22.5 million passengers on international flights - an increase of 9.6 percent compared to the same month last year. An increase was also recorded on domestic routes: Over 9.4 million passengerswhich corresponds to an increase of 2.7 percent equivalent. These figures underline Spain's role as a international hub and confirm the unbroken popularity of the country among travelers from all over the world.
Mallorca as the hub
For Mallorca, one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, this increase means a further rise in the flow of international tourists. With Increased winter connections the island is likely to remain popular even in the cooler months. The passenger figures confirm that Mallorca continues to play a key role in European and international tourism - a destination that is popular with travelers all year round.
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