Aena Group airports handle 32.3 million passengers in April, up 6.2% year-on-year

Aena Group airports, including its 46 Spanish airports, London Luton, and 17 in Brazil, recorded 32.3 million passengers in April 2025, a 6.2% increase over April 2024. This growth was partly driven by Easter falling in April this year, unlike in 2024.

Key April 2025 Figures (Group-wide):

• Passengers: 32.3 million (+6.2%)
• Aircraft movements: 274,866 (+0.9%)
• Freight: 119,766 tonnes (+6.8%)

Spain-Specific Highlights:

• 27.3 million passengers (+6.3%)
• Record April traffic at 22 Spanish airports, including Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat, and Málaga.
• Top performer: Madrid-Barajas (5.6 million passengers, +3.8%)
• Freight leader: Madrid-Barajas (65,608 tonnes, +10.7%)

Year-to-Date (Jan–Apr 2025, Spain):

• 90.9 million passengers (+5.2%)
• 782,712 aircraft movements (+5%)
• 416,321 tonnes of freight (+5.6%)

Brazil Operations:

• 3.56 million passengers (+5.7%)
• Freight up 16.5%, despite a 9.4% drop in flights
• Strong growth at Recife (+6.3% passengers) and Congonhas (+3.2%)

London Luton:

• 1.5 million passengers in April (+6%)
• YTD: 5.13 million passengers (+6.9%)

Conclusion: Aena continues to show solid growth across its global airport network, boosted by seasonal holiday traffic and freight expansion, especially in Spain and Brazil.