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National airports handled a new historic high of 6.6 million passengers in April, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the same period last year and accumulating a 3.3% rise in the first four months to 21.133 million, Statistics Portugal (INE) announced today.
Following historic highs recorded in the first three months of 2026, April once again reached a new historic peak in the number of passengers handled at national airports, highlighted the statistical institute.
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According to the details, an average of 111.8 thousand passengers disembarked per day during that month, which is above the 109.9 thousand recorded in April 2025 and represents a growth rate of 1.7%.
