Granada Airport Passenger Traffic Sees Steady Growth in Q4 2023 - Up 13%

Granada Airport experienced continued growth in passenger traffic during Q4 2023, with a 12.67% increase compared to the same quarter in 2022. This positive trend indicates ongoing recovery at the airport, although passenger numbers haven't quite reached pre-pandemic levels yet. As compared to Q4 2019, traffic remains slightly below, highlighting the need for further efforts to fully recover from the pandemic's impact.

Sustained Passenger Growth at Granada Airport - Q4 2023

Granada Airport continues its upward trajectory with a steady 12.67% increase in passenger volume during Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. While this signifies sustained progress, it's important to note that Q4 2023 passenger numbers still haven't surpassed pre-pandemic levels (Q4 2019). Despite this, the airport demonstrates consistent growth and positive momentum towards full recovery.

Granada Airport Passenger Volume - Q4 2019 to Q4 2023

Despite not yet fully reaching pre-pandemic levels, Granada Airport has witnessed commendable growth since the global pandemic's peak. While Q4 2023 figures remain 11.42% below Q4 2019, they represent a significant 402.23% increase compared to the pandemic-impacted Q4 2020. Interestingly, similar to other airports, Q3 2023 stands out as the strongest-performing quarter, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 19.86%. This suggests summer travel remains a robust driver, but sustained efforts are needed to maintain growth throughout the year.

Passenger Traffic at Granada Airport – 2019 to 2022

2022 marked a year of significant rebound for Granada Airport, with passenger traffic surging an impressive 80.77% compared to 2021. This remarkable leap follows several years of decline, including a 68.83% drop in 2020 due to the pandemic and a smaller decrease of 11.15% in 2019 compared to 2018. While 2022 passenger numbers still fell short of pre-pandemic levels by 27.63%, the substantial increase suggests positive recovery trends.

Possible explanations for this growth include relaxed travel restrictions, pent-up demand, and strategic initiatives by the airport to attract passengers. While 2022 shows promise, continued efforts are crucial to fully recover and potentially exceed pre-pandemic passenger volumes.

Flight Statistics at Granada Airport – December 2023

Granada Airport caters to diverse travel needs, offering domestic and international connections. In December 2023, Spain unsurprisingly remained the top source of domestic travelers, followed by France, Portugal, and Switzerland.

Popular international routes included Paris, Altenrhein, Toulouse, Lisbon, and Marseille, highlighting a mix of leisure and potentially business travel destinations. Domestic travelers mainly favored destinations like Barcelona, Madrid, Palma Mallorca, Melilla, and Las Palmas, indicating strong internal travel activity within Spain.

Airlines including Vueling, Iberia Regional, Air Europa, Binter Canarias, and Volotea consistently served these routes, providing passengers with a range of travel options and competitive fares.

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