Passenger Numbers Drop 5% Year-on-Year
Girona-Costa Brava Airport has recorded a 5% year-on-year decline in passenger traffic between January and August 2026, with 1,496,213 travellers passing through the terminal in Vilobí d'Onyar. According to data from Aena, Spain’s airport operator, this marks the fifth consecutive month of falling passenger numbers. The drop comes despite an overall increase in airport operations. During the same period, the airport logged 20,123 take-offs and landings, a 3.8% rise compared to the same months in 2025.
August Sees 2% Passenger Drop
In August alone, the airport handled 342,458 passengers, a 2% decrease from August 2025. This decline occurred during one of the region’s peak tourism months. Aircraft movements also fell, with 3,105 recorded operations, 8.6% fewer than the same month last year. The figures extend the airport’s streak of monthly passenger losses to five, as reported by marina360 and radiocapital.cat based on Aena data.
What This Means for Local Travel and Tourism
The contrast between rising flight activity and falling passenger numbers suggests airlines may be using larger aircraft or adjusting routes, but fewer people are choosing to fly via Girona.
Local businesses and transport operators serving the airport may feel the impact, particularly during the shoulder seasons. The airport serves the Costa Brava and inland Girona province, and is a key gateway for international tourists. Residents and visitors planning travel through Girona Airport should monitor airline schedules, as route adjustments may continue in response to demand.
Reported by marina360.cat, radiocapital.cat, marina360.
