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Seville Airport Prepares for Copa del Rey Final with Fifty Extra Flights

The airport facilities in the Andalusian capital will reinforce services and operate overnight to manage the increased air traffic.

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Seville Airport is gearing up for a significant surge in activity, with around fifty additional flights expected between Friday and Sunday, coinciding with the Copa del Rey final to be held at the La Cartuja Stadium.

This extra volume of operations will be integrated into the airport's regular schedule, which typically handles an average of 185 commercial flights daily. To ensure smooth passenger flow and efficient aircraft operations, a special plan has been implemented, including continuous operation of the facilities during the night of April 18th to 19th.
The busiest days are anticipated to be Saturday, with peak movements between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, and Sunday, which will see concentrated activity from early morning. The first additional flight is scheduled to arrive on Friday at 1:45 PM, with progressive arrivals until 9:00 PM.
Most of these extra flights will connect Seville with cities such as Madrid, Vitoria, Pamplona, San Sebastián, and Bilbao. The special operational plan includes reinforcing staff in key areas like passenger assistance and aircraft movement on the airfield.
Furthermore, personnel will be increased in essential services such as cleaning, maintenance, assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, and medical services. Security will also be enhanced, with all eight inspection lanes open at the main checkpoint and two additional ones available at a secondary checkpoint. Catering establishments will extend their operating hours to meet demand.
Finally, the airport will coordinate with all involved parties to manage traffic at the terminal access points, aiming to minimize congestion and ensure a smooth flow for users arriving and departing.