Portugal

Passenger movement at airports rises 2% in August

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Briefings

National airport passenger traffic in Portugal reached 7.9 million in August 2026, a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The INE reported this data, noting that Lisbon handled nearly half of the total volume. International traffic dominated at 81.4% of total passengers, with Europe as the primary origin and destination. The UK remained the top international origin and destination, with passenger flows from and to the UK growing by 5.2% and 5.5% respectively.

Key points

• National airport passenger traffic in Portugal reached 7.9 million in August 2026, a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
• International traffic dominated at 81.4% of total passengers, with Europe as the primary origin and destination, while the UK remained the top international origin and destination.

Context

The INE released the data on August 14, 2026, showing a 2% rise in passenger movement. Lisbon handled nearly half of the total volume, while the UK remained the top international origin and destination. International traffic dominated at 81.4% of total passengers, with Europe as the primary origin and destination.

Limitations

Data covers only August 2026 and January-August 2026 for passenger movement. International traffic dominance is based on August 2026 figures. Regional breakdowns are limited to Lisbon, Porto, and Faro for passenger movement.

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