Andorra Winter Season Adds Flights to Paris, Madrid and Palma From January

More than 60% of visitors to Andorra in winter now spend at least one night in the country, compared with 41% ten years ago, according to figures presented by Andorra Turisme on Monday 9 November 2026. The tourism authority also announced new air connections linking Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport with Paris, Madrid and Palma, scheduled to begin in January.

The data were released by Betim Budzaku, chief executive of Andorra Turisme, during the official presentation of the winter tourism season, organised jointly with Grandvalira Resorts.

Key facts

• 60% of winter visitors now stay overnight, up from 41% ten years ago
• Tourist numbers have risen 47% over the decade, approaching two million visitors, with an average stay of 3.3 nights
• Visitors from international markets have grown 117% over the past ten years
• New flights from Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport to Paris, Madrid and Palma are due to start in January
• A Ski Mountaineering World Cup event is set for January and a Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup event for March

What is driving the change?

Andorra Turisme says its strategy focuses on increasing overnight stays, diversifying international visitor markets and reducing seasonal dependence. The aim is to move away from a model built largely on day-trippers towards longer stays, greater visitor spending opportunities and a broader range of international travellers.

Over the past decade, visitor numbers to Andorra have increased by 47%, approaching two million visitors, while the average length of stay has reached 3.3 nights, the figures show.

Which markets are growing fastest?

Visitors from international markets have increased by 117% over the past ten years, with travellers from the Americas playing a growing role. Data from Andorra's Department of Statistics show visitors from Brazil have risen by 390% over the past four years.

Other American markets have also recorded substantial growth: Mexico up 103%, the United States up 88%, Colombia up 84% and Canada up 68%.

Andorra Turisme attributes the increase to international marketing of its premium tourism offering, in particular Andorra Selected, mountain tourism and winter sports experiences. In Europe, the country continues to promote its tourism sector through partnerships with tour operators and advertising campaigns in Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden and Italy.

What is planned for the winter season?

The programme began over the weekend with the 13th edition of the Shop in Andorra Festival, followed by the traditional Christmas Village in Andorra la Vella. Andorra will host a Ski Mountaineering World Cup event in January and a Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup event in March.

The cultural programme also includes Sax Fest, another edition of ClàssicAnd and the new Andorra és Bella festival. Andorra Turisme says combining sporting, commercial and cultural activities is intended to attract different types of travellers and encourage tourism beyond traditional ski holidays.

What this means for travellers

Travellers planning a winter trip to Andorra should note the new air connections from Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport to Paris, Madrid and Palma, scheduled to begin in January, alongside an events calendar running from the Shop in Andorra Festival through to the Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup in March.

Andorra Turisme and Grandvalira Resorts will also hold promotional events in Barcelona, Madrid, Toulouse and Paris, bringing together journalists, tourism industry representatives and agencies specialising in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. The campaign will highlight Andorra's winter attractions, international events and opportunities for longer stays.

With overnight stays now accounting for 60% of winter visitors and international tourism continuing to grow, Andorra Turisme says the country is seeking to consolidate a tourism model built on longer visits, diversified markets and year-round economic activity.