Passenger Volume in Brazilian Airports Increases by 4.4% in First Half of 2024

Brazil’s airports saw a significant 4.4% rise in passenger traffic in the first half of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

This growth, reported by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), underscores Brazil’s robust economic activity and improved air travel infrastructure.

Between January and June 2024, Brazilian airports recorded 56.2 million passengers. Of these, 44.2 million flew domestically, while 11.9 million traveled internationally.

This increase reflects Brazil’s growing connectivity and the resurgence of both leisure and business travel post-pandemic.

Cargo and logistics operations also showed positive trends. The volume of cargo handled reached 658,900 tons, marking a 7.5% increase from the same period in 2023.

This rise in cargo traffic, including a 4.7% increase in international cargo flights, highlights the strengthening of Brazil’s trade and supply chain networks.

São Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport led the passenger traffic, handling 20.3 million travelers.

Following closely, Congonhas Domestic Airport in São Paulo accommodated 10.8 million passengers.

Brasília Airport and Rio de Janeiro/Galeão-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport served 6.9 million and 6.5 million passengers respectively.

These figures indicate the pivotal role of major urban centers in Brazil’s air travel sector.

Background – Passenger Volume in Brazilian Airports Increases by 4.4% in First Half of 2024

In the first half of 2024, Brazil’s international tourism surged to 3.6 million arrivals, a significant increase.

This 9.7% increase over the previous year signals a continued recovery from pre-pandemic levels, outpacing 2019 by 1.9%.

Projections now suggest that Brazil may surpass its 2018 high of 6.6 million visitors by year-end.

Most tourists flew into Brazil, totaling over 2.2 million. Land routes brought in another 1.2 million, while sea and river pathways accounted for nearly 145,000.

This distribution underscores the country’s diverse entry options catering to global travelers.