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Traffic at Lisbon airport stalled in summer

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Briefings

Lisbon airport traffic stagnated in summer 2026, dropping 6.4% compared to last year while Faro and Funchal grew by 3.7% and 3% respectively. The national total rose 2.4% in the year to 57.3 million passengers, with the third quarter showing a 2.1% increase. Ryanair's absence since March has reduced passenger numbers by 6.4% in July-September, potentially worsening to 8% over nine months.

Key points

• Passenger traffic at Lisbon airport dropped 6.4% compared to the same period last year, while Faro airport grew by 3.7% and Funchal by 3% during the same period.
• The national total of 57.3 million passengers represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year, with the third quarter showing a 2.1% growth.

Context

Data from Vinci, owner of ANA, indicates Lisbon traffic stagnation in summer 2026. Ryanair's absence since March has significantly impacted regional numbers, with potential long-term effects on passenger growth.

Limitations

Data covers July-September 2026 and the full year 2026, with uncertainty regarding the full nine-month impact of Ryanair's absence. Some regional growth figures are based on partial data available at the time of publication.

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