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Airports in Portugal see passenger increase through July

From January to July, passenger numbers at airports in Portugal rose by 2.5%, with July showing a 2.1% increase compared to the same month last year.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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From January to July, airports in Portugal reported a 2.5% increase in passenger numbers. In July, there was a growth of 2.1% compared to the same month last year, according to data from Vinci.

This increase in passengers at national airports contrasts with declines recorded in other countries, including the United States (-9.9%), Cambodia (-9.5%), and Japan (-5.8%).

The data indicates a recovery of the aviation sector in Portugal, compared to the negative situation observed in various regions worldwide.

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