New milestone alert from Spain’s 4th major airport facility: Málaga Airport has expanded its operation area with 154 worldwide connections.
Spain’s busiest airport is in Madrid with 202 international connections. Meanwhile, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport ranks 4th. However, every autonomous community in Spain owns regional airports to meet the intense demand, especially in Southern regions such as Andalusia.
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Andalusia has several international airports in Spain, including Sevilla Airport which is home to 21 airlines and 80 direct flights. There are also other Andalusia airports close to Málaga such as Granada and Jerez Airport. However, Málaga’s massive airport operates as the main gateway to all of Costa del Sol's seaside destinations.
In 2023, the airport reached a record number of 151 airport connections on its airway network. This year, with 3 additional airports, it is now possible to fly from Málaga International Airport in Spain to 154 different arrival points. When looking at this year’s statistics, Aena forecasts a historic high season with 20 million seats offered by airlines and an 11% increase in scheduled flights compared to last year.
Travel Made Easy: Improvements on Global Transportation Network in Spanish Costas
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There has been a high demand from foreigners observed for Costa Del Sol’s prime destinations over the decade. Recently, Spain’s most attractive holiday resorts such as Alicante on Costa Blanca or Málaga’s Marbella on Costa del Sol have doubled their international recognition. These cities especially have become a global meeting point for expats. In parallel, these destinations have become more and more popular among foreigners who want to relocate as well as holidaymakers.
The local administrations and the Spanish Government itself have taken initiatives to improve their sources and opportunities for foreign communities. The efforts can clearly be seen where the high number of foreign population resides, especially in the coastal areas of Spain. These include the most expat-friendly Málaga city, one of the most attractive places to live as an expat such as Alicante, Murcia, and more.
As a result, there have been visible efforts for enhancements to the local and global transportation network in Spain. The first step was to add seasonal routes such as direct flights to Bahrain with Gulf Air until the end of September. According to Aena, 2,196 flights have taken off from Málaga Airport only a weekend, between June 28th to July 1st. A great share of this number, 1,769 flights if we were to specify, were international flights.
Broaden the Service Areas: Global Expansion Continues
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Along with seasonal flights added, the number of year-long international flights has also increased as well. Málaga Airport continues to lead in Andalucía in terms of passenger numbers, flights, and air connectivity, outpacing other regional airports. The UK remains the top market with nearly 4.7 million seats and over 24,500 flights. Significant growth is also seen in connections with Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and other European countries.
Alongside direct routes to a great number of European cities, Málaga Airport’s global connections continue to expand beyond Europe’s borders. There are now nine direct routes between Costa del Sol and North Africa.
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