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Airport Infrastructure
Castellón Airport recorded its best month ever in July 2026 with 49.250 passengers, a 19% increase over the previous year. This milestone confirms the airport's growth trajectory, and it is expected to surpass its annual record by the end of the year.
El Aeropuerto de Castellón In July 2026, it achieved its best monthly result ever, reaching 49.250 passengersThis figure represents a significant year-on-year growth of 19% and consolidates infrastructure as a key point for connectivity and business in the region.
This new milestone has been positively received by the administration. Vicente Martínez MusThe third vice president and Minister of Environment, Infrastructure, Territory and Recovery expressed his satisfaction with the figure achieved, stating that "it represents a new milestone for the airport, which continues its growth dynamic and confirms the good expectations for the current summer season."
Sustained growth and annual projections
The positive trend is not limited to July. From January to July, the airport has recorded a total of 197.256 passengers , representing an 11,6% increase compared to the same period last year. In absolute terms, this is 20.477 more passengers than in the first seven months of 2025.
With these results, the airport management maintains its forecast of closing 2026 with a new annual record, surpassing the mark of 318.309 passengers registered in 2025. The plan for the whole year includes a total of 2.400 regular flights , with an offering of 400.000 seats.
| Key Indicator | Figure (2026) | Variation / Data |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers July | 49.250 | +19% (year-on-year) |
| Cumulative Passengers (Jan-Jul) | 197.256 | +11,6% (year-on-year) |
| Total Passengers 2025 | 318.309 | Figure to surpass in 2026 |
| Scheduled Regular Flights | 2.400 | For the entire year 2026 |
| Places Available | 400.000 | For the entire year 2026 |
Expansion of air connectivity
The summer operations of Aeropuerto de Castellón is based on 16 regular lines connecting to important European and domestic markets. Destinations include Budapest, Cracovia, Berlín, Düsseldorf Weeze, Milán, Londres, Bruselas, Bucarest, Cluj, Bolonia, Manchester, Oporto, Asturias, Bilbao, Madrid y Palma de MallorcaThis set of routes represents a total of 36 weekly frequencies, equivalent to 72 flights originating from or destined for the Castellón base.
In addition to this regular operation, there are other complementary activities that diversify the business, such as charter flights that, between June and September, connect with Eslovaquia.
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