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Airport operator Aena Group reports record passenger and freight traffic in 2024

Airport operator Aena Group reports record passenger and freight traffic in 2024


The Aena Group, managing 46 airports and 2 heliports in Spain, London Luton Airport, and 17 airports in Brazil, closed 2024 with 369.4 million passengers, an 8.5% increase over 2023.

Key highlights include:

Spain’s Performance

Passengers: 309.3 million, up 9.2% year-on-year.
Top airports:
Madrid-Barajas: 66.2M (+9.9%)
Barcelona-El Prat: 55.0M (+10.3%)
Palma de Mallorca: 33.3M (+7%)

Aircraft movements: 2.59 million (+7.8%).
Freight: 1.28M tonnes (+18.6%).
Madrid-Barajas led with 766,818 tonnes (+19.2%).

2024 marked all-time passenger records for 21 Spanish airports, reflecting strong recovery and growth.

Brazil’s Performance

Passengers: 43.4 million (+5.6%).
Top airport: Congonhas (São Paulo): 23.1M passengers (+4.5%).
Freight: 110,804 tonnes (+12.9%).

London Luton Performance

Passengers: 16.7 million (+3.3%).
Freight: 30,666 tonnes (-17.8%).

Future Outlook

Aena is preparing the DORA 2027-2031 investment programme to meet growing demand while promoting sustainable airport development. Initiatives include expanded infrastructure and engagement with stakeholders to support economic and environmental sustainability.



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