Hot on the heels of Barcelona’s mega-plan, Aena has proposed a €235.2 million investment programme for Seville Airport covering the 2027-31 regulatory cycle.(diariodesevilla.es) The figure quadruples the €54.9 million spent in the previous five-year period and targets security-lane enlargement, new boarding bridges, climate-control upgrades and a 10-gate modular car park.
Passenger numbers at Seville have bounced back to 2019 highs, fuelled by low-cost carriers and a flourishing MICE sector. With capacity nearing its design limit, corporates complained of bottlenecks during morning bank flights to Madrid and Barcelona. The planned works include a VIP lounge, improved arrivals forecourt and a photovoltaic plant aimed at cutting the terminal’s carbon footprint.
For those planning trips to Seville during the construction window, VisaHQ’s online platform can fast-track Spain visa applications, monitor entry rules, and provide dedicated support for corporate and leisure travelers alike—see https://www.visahq.com/spain/ for details.
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Aena says the upgrade will add just €0.25 to the average passenger fee once airline incentives are applied—a cost many carriers view as acceptable. For employers, the main benefit will be smoother security throughput and more slot availability for regional jets serving industrial parks in Andalusia.
Construction is set to overlap with Spain’s presidency of the EU Council in 2027, when Seville expects a surge in diplomatic traffic. Travel managers should flag possible works-related detours but can look forward to a more efficient gateway by 2031.
Long-term, the investment anchors Seville’s role as southern Spain’s alternative to congested Málaga, strengthening intra-Spain mobility and the city’s bid to host future international events.
Passenger numbers at Seville have bounced back to 2019 highs, fuelled by low-cost carriers and a flourishing MICE sector. With capacity nearing its design limit, corporates complained of bottlenecks during morning bank flights to Madrid and Barcelona. The planned works include a VIP lounge, improved arrivals forecourt and a photovoltaic plant aimed at cutting the terminal’s carbon footprint.
For those planning trips to Seville during the construction window, VisaHQ’s online platform can fast-track Spain visa applications, monitor entry rules, and provide dedicated support for corporate and leisure travelers alike—see https://www.visahq.com/spain/ for details.
Aena says the upgrade will add just €0.25 to the average passenger fee once airline incentives are applied—a cost many carriers view as acceptable. For employers, the main benefit will be smoother security throughput and more slot availability for regional jets serving industrial parks in Andalusia.
Construction is set to overlap with Spain’s presidency of the EU Council in 2027, when Seville expects a surge in diplomatic traffic. Travel managers should flag possible works-related detours but can look forward to a more efficient gateway by 2031.
Long-term, the investment anchors Seville’s role as southern Spain’s alternative to congested Málaga, strengthening intra-Spain mobility and the city’s bid to host future international events.
