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Tourism · Funchal · 13 August 2026

Madeira Airports Handle 2.77 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026

Madeira's airports handled 2.77 million passengers in the first half of 2026, marking a 3.1% year-on-year increase.

Madeira Airports Handle 2.77 Million Passengers in First Half of 2026

The airports of the Autonomous Region of Madeira processed 2.77 million passengers in the first half of 2026, a 3.1% year-on-year increase. This positive trend was observed across both airports on the island.

The Madeira Airport saw a 2.9% rise in passenger traffic, while Porto Santo Airport experienced a 6.5% growth. This upward momentum continued into the second quarter, with a 2.4% increase in passenger movements at RAM airports compared to the same period in 2025.

Aircraft occupancy rates also improved, reaching 85.9% across the region's airports in the first six months, up from 84.6% in the prior year. Air cargo also saw a 1% increase, driven by higher volumes of unloaded goods.

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