Below we will show you the airport passenger statistics for the last few years.
| Year | Number of Passengers | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,930,000 | 4.80% |
| 2023 | 15,205,000 | 20.30% |
| 2022 | 12,637,645 | 116.30% |
| 2021 | 5,841,819 | 31.70% |
| 2020 | 4,436,370 | -66.20% |
| 2019 | 13,112,453 | 9.80% |
| 2018 | 11,942,333 | 10.70% |
| 2017 | 10,790,271 | 15.10% |
| 2016 | 9,378,206 | 15.90% |
| 2015 | 8,088,907 | 16.70% |
| 2014 | 6,932,614 | 8.80% |
| 2013 | 6,374,045 | 5.30% |
| 2012 | 6,051,081 | 0.80% |
| 2011 | 6,004,500 | 13.70% |
| 2010 | 5,279,716 | 17.20% |
Explanation of passenger data:
- Sustained Growth (2010-2019):
- A steady increase is observed from 2010 to 2019, with annual growth rates ranging from 5.30% to 17.20%.
- This growth can be attributed to the rise in tourism in Portugal, improvements in air connectivity, and the expansion of low-cost airlines.
- Sharp Decline in 2020 (-66.20%):
- The most significant drop occurs in 2020, with a 66.20% decrease in passenger numbers.
- This decline coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to global travel restrictions and a massive decrease in air traffic.
- Post-Pandemic Recovery (2021-2023):
- 2021 shows a 31.70% increase, marking the beginning of recovery.
- 2022 experiences an extraordinary growth of 116.30%, reflecting the reopening of borders and the resurgence of tourism.
- 2023 continues the positive trend with a 20.30% increase, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
- Normalization in 2024:
- Growth moderates to 4.80%, suggesting stabilization of passenger traffic.
- This more moderate growth could indicate that pre-pandemic levels have been reached, and a more sustainable growth pattern is being reestablished.
