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Spain's Aena logs record 321.6 million passengers in 2025

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Posted on January 13, 2026

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By Mireia Merino Jan 13 (Reuters) - Aena's Spanish airports chalked up 321.6 million passengers in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual record, the company said on Tuesday. The number of

Aena Reports Record 321.6 Million Passengers at Spanish Airports in 2025

Aena's Record Passenger Growth in 2025

By Mireia Merino

Overview of Passenger Statistics

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Aena's Spanish airports chalked up 321.6 million passengers in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual record, the company said on Tuesday.

Busiest Airports in Spain

The number of passengers travelling through its Spanish airports represented a 3.9% increase from 2024, surpassing the company's February forecast of 320 million.

Future Investment Plans

The gains underscore Spain's continued appeal as a European tourism hub even as the global airline industry grapples with aircraft delivery delays, labor shortages and rising operational costs that have constrained capacity growth elsewhere.

Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas remained the busiest airport in Spain, followed by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca, the operator said.

Aena noted that it is currently developing its investment plan for the 2027-2031 period to accommodate increasing demand.

"Traffic records from recent years are a clear indication of this need and of the situation that will arise in the coming years in terms of infrastructure," the company said in its statement.

The company did not provide an updated outlook for 2026.

(Reporting by Mireia Merino in Gdansk, Editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • Aena's Spanish airports recorded 321.6 million passengers in 2025.
  • This marks a 3.9% increase from 2024, surpassing forecasts.
  • Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas is the busiest airport.
  • Aena plans investments for 2027-2031 to meet demand.
  • Spain remains a key European tourism hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is passenger growth?
Passenger growth refers to the increase in the number of travelers using a transportation service, such as airlines or airports, over a specific period.
What is an investment plan?
An investment plan outlines how an organization intends to allocate resources to achieve specific financial goals, including infrastructure development and capacity expansion.
What are the busiest airports?
Busiest airports are those with the highest passenger traffic, indicating their importance as travel hubs and their capacity to handle large volumes of flights.

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