Poland and Belgium boost air arrivals to Spain in June in the face of a slowdown in the US market

DYNAMISM IN TOURISM AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY

The flow of travelers to Spain continues its upward trend, registering 54,6 million arrivals in the first half of 2026, which represents an advance of 5% year-on-year. The Balearic Islands positioned themselves as the main destination in June, leading a month in which Europe consolidated its role as the engine of the market and the Valencian Community stood out for its remarkable double-digit growth.

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Spain's appeal to tourism and international Business This continues to be reflected in air traffic figures. In June, Spanish airports received 11,1 million international air passengers, marking an increase of 4% compared to the same month in 2025, according to the latest official data from Turespaña.

This monthly volume adds to a first semester exceptional period, during which the country has welcomed a total of 54,6 million international passengersThis figure represents a rebound of 5% compared to the first half of the previous year, resulting in an injection of 2,6 million additional arrivals that boost the Spanish economy and its sectors linked to foreign trade and logistics.

Analysis by region of origin: Europe as a fundamental pillar

El European market reaffirmed its hegemony by issuing the 87 % of the total visitor flow in June, experiencing a growth of 4,4 %Meanwhile, arrivals from the American continent (representing 8,4% of the total) showed a slight increase. 0,6 %In contrast, the Asian market (2% share) registered a contraction of -5,3%.

In the breakdown by countries of origin, diversification and geopolitics have played a key role. While European nations such as Poland y Belgium They stood out for their year-on-year increases, and overseas destinations such as China, Canada and the countries Ibero-Americans While some markets experienced widespread increases, others suffered declines. This is the case with Germany, (-2,3%), United States (which decelerates with a -1,7%) and the Persian Gulf countries, whose traffic decreased as a result of instability in the Middle East.

A snapshot of the main source markets

• United Kingdom: He remains the undisputed leader, contributing close to 2,6 million passengers (23,7 % of the total and an increase of 4,6 %). His favorite destinations were Balearics (26% British share) and Canary Islands (19,8%), although the Valencian Community and Catalonia attracted more than 30.000 new British travelers this month.
• Germany: Despite a drop in -2,3% Motivated by the decrease in arrivals to the Canary Islands (27.000 fewer passengers), it issued 1,4 million travelers (12,7 % of the global). Balearics It remains their main stronghold, absorbing a 47,4 % of this market, while the Valencian Community was the only region that increased its reception of Germans (+ 6,9 %).
• Italy It registered one of the most vigorous growths (+ 7,9 %), surpassing the 1,1 million passengersCatalonia and the Community of Madrid concentrated the 51,4 % of Italian visitors, although Andalusia and the Valencian Community added significant additional volumes.
• France and the Netherlands: The French market contributed 794.578 passengers (+ 1,2 %), with strong increases in Andalusia, the Basque Country, the Canary Islands and Galicia (all above the 10 %Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a decline in -3% (476.579 arrivals), saving its figures only thanks to the push from the Valencian Community and Galicia.

Impact on the Autonomous Communities and main airports

The territorial distribution of this international flow It shows a high concentration: six Autonomous Communities accounted for the 97 % of the arrivals in June. All of them showed positive behavior except for the Canary Islands.

Balearics led the national ranking, capturing the 20,9 % of the total number of international passengers in June (an increase of 1,7 %They followed very closely. Catalonia (20,8 %) And Region of Madrid (20,1 %However, the most dynamic behavior was exhibited by the Valencian Community, which managed to boost its records with an outstanding year-on-year increase of 11,2 %.

At the level of logistics infrastructure, the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport It consolidated its position as the leading operator by managing 2,2 million passengers, which represents a growth of 3,8 %Immediately afterwards, the Barcelona-El Prat Airport accounted for 2 million passengers, noting an increase of 3,9 % compared to June of the previous year.