Agadir is stepping up its international game with the launch of a new direct flight to Amsterdam, which officially took off on Tuesday, April 1. Operated by the low-cost carrier Transavia, part of the Air France-KLM group, the inaugural flight landed at Al Massira Airport carrying 176 passengers, marking a fresh chapter in the Moroccan city’s efforts to boost its global connectivity.
The new route stems from a strategic collaboration between the Souss Massa Regional Council and the Agadir Souss Massa Regional Tourism Council. It’s a targeted move to strengthen the city’s appeal to European travelers, especially from key outbound markets like the Netherlands. By making access easier for international visitors, Agadir is aiming to fuel regional tourism and reinforce its status as a go-to destination.
This latest addition brings the total number of international destinations served from Agadir to over 30, alongside robust domestic connections to cities including Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, Tangier, Laayoune, and Dakhla. With these expanding links, the city is fast becoming a major travel hub on Morocco’s southern coast.
Passenger traffic at Agadir’s Al Massira Airport has surged in recent months, reaching over 3.1 million travelers in 2024—a 36% jump compared to the previous year. To keep pace with this rapid growth, authorities are preparing to launch a large-scale expansion project as part of the national “Airports 2030” strategy. The goal is not just to improve capacity but to elevate the airport to meet future demand.
This infrastructure push is also tied to Morocco’s broader ambitions ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host. Beyond football, it’s part of a long-term vision to establish Morocco as a key aviation hub for the African continent, connecting more travelers, more efficiently, to and through the region.
