Significant Growth in Passenger Traffic at Agadir Al Massira Airport
Agadir Al Massira Airport has reported a remarkable increase in passenger traffic, experiencing an impressive growth rate of 11.17% in January 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year. According to the National Office of Airports, the facility welcomed a total of 302,960 passengers during January 2026, a substantial rise from the 272,525 passengers recorded in January 2025. This surge reflects a broader trend of increasing travel activity, not only within the airport but across Morocco as a whole.
In addition to the passenger figures, the airport also noted a significant uptick in airport movements, which rose by 16.65%. This translates to 2,242 movements in January 2026, up from 1,922 in January 2025. Such an increase indicates a robust recovery in air travel, as well as heightened operational activity at the airport, further establishing its critical role in the regional transportation network.
Overall Upward Trend in Moroccan Air Travel
Moreover, Moroccan airports collectively recorded over 3.13 million passengers in January 2026, marking a 14.7% increase from the same month in 2025. This upward trajectory highlights the growing confidence in air travel amid a recovering global tourism landscape. Notably, Agadir Al Massira Airport reached a significant milestone in 2023 by surpassing 2 million passengers well before the end of the year, with a total of 1,867,653 passengers recorded by the end of October. This performance showcases a strong rebound compared to the figures from 2019 and 2022, underscoring a consistent growth pattern in air traffic over the years.
As reported by infomediaire.net.
