# Andalucía tourism and airport traffic trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andaluca-tourism-and-airport-traffic-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-19T22:29:22.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport prepared for a high volume of air traffic, scheduling 2,507 flight operations for the final weekend of the month. This represented a 4.6% increase in operations compared to the same period in 2025, driven by the seasonal return of tourists and residents.

By mid-September, data indicated that Andalucía had recorded over 1.5 million international passengers in August, a 12.3% increase over the previous year. This growth contributed to a total of more than 10.3 million international tourist arrivals in the region since January, marking an 8.9% rise compared to the first eight months of 2025.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Andalucía international airport passengers exceed 1.5 million in August

Andalucía saw a 12.3% rise in international airport passengers in August, totaling over 1.5 million travelers and contributing to a significant increase in Spanish tourism.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andaluca-international-airport-passengers-exceed-15-million-in-august

### 2026-08-28: Málaga Airport expects 2,507 flights this weekend

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport expects 2,507 flight operations from August 28 to 31, a 4.6% increase over 2025, driven by the end-of-summer return of tourists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlaga-airport-expects-2507-flights-this-weekend

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