According to the latest data provided by the Spanish tourism office, Turespaña, it has been revealed that the total number of seats planned for international flights to Spain in February 2024 has surged to 7.2 million.
Such a figure marks an increase of 16.4 per cent compared to the same month in 2023 when the total seats offered stood at 6.2 million.
Examining the projections for seat numbers in February 2024 against the figures from the corresponding date in 2023 reveals a robust performance in Spain’s primary source markets.
The United Kingdom demonstrates a notable uptick of +12.4 per cent, Germany follows suit with a substantial increase of +14.8 per cent, and Italy showcases impressive growth with +22.7 per cent.
This is an excellent forecast, in line with a beginning of the year that, according to our projections, will continue to set records for both arrivals and, above all, spending, which affects improving the quality of our destinations.
Several other countries also witness accelerated growth in their planned February 2024 destinations. Poland has experienced a 90 per cent rise, while the Czech Republic and Austria have seen significant increases of 72 per cent and over 36 per cent, respectively.
In addition, emerging markets such as Ireland, Colombia, and Turkey also contribute to the positive outlook, each posting significant growth of over 20 per cent for February.
Previous data from Turespaña also showed that the total number of planned seats for January 2024 reached 7.4 million, showcasing a 13 per cent increase compared to January 2023, when 6.6 million seats were offered.
Closer data analysis highlights the consistently strong performance of Spain’s primary source markets. In January 2024, the UK, Germany, and Italy exhibit notable growth rates, with a 5.9 per cent growth in seats from the UK, a substantial 12.2 per cent surge from Germany, and an impressive 20.7 per cent rise from Italy.
Furthermore, the report indicates exceptional growth rates in emerging markets, with Poland and Czechia experiencing accelerated growth rates exceeding 50 per cent. Beyond that, significant double-digit increases of over 15 per cent are witnessed in key markets such as Ireland, the United States, Colombia, Austria, and Türkiye.
