Increased Profits: ANA Airport Reports Historic High of €511 Million in Earnings
Ana - Aeroportos de Portugal, the concessionaire of Portugal's national airport network, reported significant growth and infrastructure development in 2024. The increase in passenger numbers, up by 4% to 69.2 million, was a 17% rise compared to pre-pandemic figures in 2019, according to the company's CEO, Thierry Ligonnière.
The growth was attributed to the launch of 35 new routes, contributing to the successful revenue-sharing mechanism provided in the concession contract with the Portuguese State. Under this agreement, Ana paid the State €15 million in 2024.
Infrastructure investments surpassed €100 million, with the most substantial increases at the Azores (+125%), Porto (64%), and Faro (+62%) airports. Key projects such as the new South Pier and the renovation of the Central Pier of Terminal 1 in Lisbon, with a global investment of around €250 million, underscored Ana's commitment to ongoing modernization.
Other significant projects include the renovation of the runway at Porto Airport, with €53 million planned and €6.2 million already executed, as well as the rehabilitation of the Ponta Delgada and Horta terminals, totaling €17 million. The construction of a new terminal at Porto Santo is currently underway with an estimated investment of €40 million, while the renovation of Lisbon’s Terminal 2 is planned at €12 million, with €4.7 million already spent in 2024.
Ana, fully owned by VINCI Airports, reported a record profit of €511 million in 2024, a 22.5% increase from 2023. The company's focus continues to be on rigorous management and a sustainable business model, capable of generating value for the State.
Founded in 2012, Ana operates under a 50-year concession contract with the Portuguese Government. As a world leader in managing transportation infrastructure, VINCI Airports has a presence in more than 70 airports in 13 countries.
- The growth in passenger numbers at Portugal's national airport network, managed by Ana - Aeroportos de Portugal, was due in part to the launch of 35 new routes, which contributed to the revenue-sharing mechanism with the Portuguese State.
- Infrastructure investments by Ana exceeded €100 million in 2024, with significant increases at the Azores, Porto, and Faro airports, contributing to the ongoing modernization of the network.
- Key projects, such as the new South Pier and the renovation of the Central Pier of Terminal 1 in Lisbon, required a global investment of around €250 million, underscoring Ana's commitment to sustainable development.
- Ana, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports and fully owned by the latter, reported a record profit of €511 million in 2024, a 22.5% increase from the previous year, demonstrating its financial success in the transportation industry and its ability to generate value for the Portuguese State.
