Balearics welcome over 15.7 million international passengers in 2024

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.

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%.

As tourism from the U.S. and other non-European markets continues to grow, the Balearics and Spain as a whole are poised to benefit from increased global connectivity and diversified offerings.