Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The Balearic Islands experienced a remarkable surge in international passenger arrivals in 2024, hosting 15,752,360 visitors—a 6.7% increase compared to 2023, as per data released by Turespaña , Spain’s official tourism board. December alone recorded 245,791 international arrivals, reflecting an 8.
4% year-on-year rise. Of these international passengers, 11.1% traveled via low-cost airlines, marking a 6% increase from the previous year.
This upward trend underscores the region’s growing appeal and accessibility, with Mallorca’s revamped tourism brand, ‘Mallorca Our Home,’ playing a significant role in boosting visitor interest. At the national level, Spain welcomed over 105.6 million international air passengers in 2024, setting a new record with an 11.
1% increase from 2023. Data from Aena , Spain’s airport operator, indicates that 86.1% of these passengers arrived from Europe, while 8.
9% originated from the Americas. Asian markets saw the highest growth, with arrivals increasing by 22.8%.
The UK remained Spain’s largest source market, contributing nearly 23 million passengers in 2024—a 7.7% increase compared to 2023. In December, UK arrivals to Spain stood at 1.
4 million, accounting for 19.2% of the total monthly inflow. The Canary Islands notably benefitted from this trend, welcoming nearly 26,000 additional passengers in December alone.
Germany was another significant market, with 14.6 million passengers arriving in Spain over t.
