Aena airports handled 29.5m passengers in October 2025, up 4.4pc from October 2024, pushing year-to-date totals to 276.6m, up 3.9pc, with 2.3m flights, a 4.4pc increase.
Major hubs Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat led gains, while regional sites like Palma de Mallorca and Malaga–Costa del Sol saw strong upticks from summer tourism.
Madrid-Barajas processed over sixm passengers, a 6.3pc jump, reinforcing its role as the busiest gateway. Officials linked the growth to enhanced connectivity, though capacity limits loomed for peak 2026 seasons.
