Malaga/Costa del Sol Airport continues to boom
Malaga/Costa del Sol Airport remains among the top three busiest airports in Spain in February.
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With 1,575,859 passengers, it recorded an increase of 3.5% compared to February 2025. From January to February 2026, the airport handled a total of 3,016,153 passengers, representing an increase of 4.3% compared to the same period in 2025.
However, it should be noted that following the tragic Ademuz train accident, the AVE high-speed rail line from Malaga to Madrid is currently closed, forcing thousands to switch to air travel.
The Top 10 Ranking of the Busiest Airports in February 2026
1. Madrid Airport 5,077,072 passengers
2. Barcelona Airport 3,895,934 passengers
3. Malaga Airport 1,575,859 passengers
4. Gran Canaria Airport 1,354,603 passengers
5. Tenerife South Airport 1,258,924 passengers
6. Alicante Airport 1,229,093 passengers
7. Palma de Mallorca Airport 1,024,342 passengers
8. Valencia Airport 786,589 passengers
9. Seville Airport 785,021 passengers
10. Lanzarote Airport 709,321 passengers
However, it should be noted that following the tragic Ademuz train accident, the AVE high-speed rail line from Malaga to Madrid is currently closed, forcing thousands to switch to air travel.
The Top 10 Ranking of the Busiest Airports in February 2026
1. Madrid Airport 5,077,072 passengers
2. Barcelona Airport 3,895,934 passengers
3. Malaga Airport 1,575,859 passengers
4. Gran Canaria Airport 1,354,603 passengers
5. Tenerife South Airport 1,258,924 passengers
6. Alicante Airport 1,229,093 passengers
7. Palma de Mallorca Airport 1,024,342 passengers
8. Valencia Airport 786,589 passengers
9. Seville Airport 785,021 passengers
10. Lanzarote Airport 709,321 passengers
