Azores lose 7.1% of air passengers since Ryanair's departure

Between April and October 2026, air passenger numbers in the Azores fell by 7.1% compared to the same period in 2025, a total decline of 245,000 passengers. Data from the Regional Statistical Service of the Azores and the National Statistics Institute indicate that despite the drop in visitors and overnight stays, tourism revenues in the region increased by 4% to 229.5 million euros during the first nine months of the year.