HE airport related to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández has outdone himself again. The airport will open the first month of 2024 double registration. Number passengers registered number was 958,088; This is 20.5% more than the same period in 2023, which means chain five consecutive months Registration of travelers. Number flights This number was 6,468, 18.5% more than in January last year. two? historical figurestaking into account that low season This continues to leave outstanding data reflecting the good progress of tourism in the state. Last November and December 2023, the terminal surpassed one million passengers for the first time.
Traveller international This is the largest contributor to good traffic data, contributing 805,602 passengers from the bulk of commercial operations, representing an increase of 22.1% according to data provided by AENA. healing british market The airport complex and its excellent connectivity to 20 UK airports, as well as the good performance of other international destinations during the winter months, enabled us to achieve this passenger volume.
Origin of the tourist
Looking at the distribution of nationalities internationally, the countries that contributed the most passengers in January 2024 were: United KingdomWith 287,555 passengers; followed by Hollandwith 77,631; Belgiumwith 63,598; Poland with 61,901; And Germanywith 56,392.
Likewise traffic National It also maintains a significant percentage increase, recording commercial traffic and 151,379 passengers, representing an increase of 12.9% compared to the previous year.
More seats and flights
The unusual passenger volume at the beginning of the year is explained by the increase in seats and flights airlines have planned for this winter. Airlines made plans at Alicante-Elche Airport 6.4 million seats And around 34,500 commercial flights From October to March 30. This represents an increase of 23.2 percent and 20.8 percent, respectively, compared to the last winter season.
By geographical region, Europe accounts for the majority of seats, with more than 5.2 million seats offered, a 24% growth compared to the previous winter season. The domestic market offers more than 1,025,000 places, increasing by 13%. Finally, the increase quote with africa With around 116,000 seats, it increased by 165% thanks to the recovery of routes with Algeria.
2024 predictions
Generalitat Valenciana also predicted the maximum level for El Altet airport in 2024. Consell strengthened the tourism power of the Community at the International Tourism Fair (Fitur) and announced the following: If 2023 were a record2024 would be even better. Minister of Tourism, Nuria MontesAfter a year in which Alicante-Elche airport broke tourist records and reached 15.7 million, By 2024, these data would be exceeded as there would be growth in both flights. by thirteen percent of planned seats, this means reaching 18 million in 2024.