THE NEWS: Air traffic between China and Spain surged 46.8% in the first six months of 2026, reaching 707,530 passengers, according to Aena. In 2025, more than 795,000 Chinese tourists visited Spain – a 22% rise over the previous year and 13.5% above 2019 – while over 210,000 Spaniards travelled to China, up 33.7% from 2024.
DETAILS:
- Aena reported the 46.8% increase to 707,530 passengers for the January‑June 2026 period.
- Jennifer Zhang, CEO of Asialink, cited Hosteltur data showing 795,000 Chinese visitors to Spain in 2025.
- The 795,000 figure represents a 22% increase over 2024 and 13.5% higher than 2019 levels.
- More than 210,000 Spaniards visited China in 2025, a 33.7% rise compared with 2024.
FAQ
- How much did air traffic between China and Spain grow in the first half of 2026?
- Air traffic rose 46.8% to a total of 707,530 passengers during the January‑June 2026 period, according to data released by Spain’s airport operator Aena.
- How many Chinese tourists visited Spain in 2025 and how does that compare to earlier years?
- More than 795,000 Chinese tourists traveled to Spain in 2025, which is 22% more than in 2024 and 13.5% higher than the pre‑pandemic level in 2019, based on figures from Asialink’s CEO Jennifer Zhang reported by Hosteltur.
- How many Spaniards visited China in the last year and what was the percentage increase?
- Over 210,000 Spaniards visited China in 2025, marking a 33.7% increase compared with the number of travelers in 2024, according to the same tourism data set.
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