Passenger movement at Brazilian airports reached 65.2 million travelers in the first half of 2026, according to data updated by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). The result represents a growth of 5.4% compared to the first six months of 2025. Of the total recorded between January and June, according to the government, 50.2 million passengers traveled on domestic flights, while 15 million used international flights. The data shows that the increase in air traffic was driven by both market segments (domestic and international).
Passenger movement at airports totals 65.2 million in the 1st half of 2026, says Anac
Passenger movement at Brazilian airports reached 65.2 million travelers in the first half of 2026, according to data updated by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). The result represents a growth of 5.4% compared...
In the first half of the year, international transport maintained a growth rate above that of domestic transport. In the month of June alone, Brazilian airports handled 10.3 million passengers, a drop of 0.9% compared to the same month in 2025 — unlike May, which saw an increase of 2.5% in the same comparison. REMEMBER: Passenger movement at airports breaks record in the first five months of 2026, says government Of this total, 8.1 million were transported on domestic flights and 2.2 million on international trips. Demand for air transport, measured by an indicator that considers the number of passengers and the distance traveled, increased 0.2% in the domestic market and 1% in the international market compared to June last year. The offer, calculated based on the seats made available by airlines and the distance flown, grew 3.3% in the domestic segment and 2.3% in the international segment in the same comparison. Intense movement of passengers to rebook tickets at Congonhas Airport RENATO S. CERQUEIRA/ATO PRESS/ESTADÃO CONTENT Cargo Cargo movement at Brazilian airports reached 673.6 thousand tons in the first half of the year, an increase of 1.4% compared to the same period in 2025. Of the total transported, 225.4 thousand tons were handled in the domestic market and 448.2 thousand tons in the international market. Last month alone, according to Anac data, airports processed 116.1 thousand tons of cargo, a volume 6.6% higher than that recorded in the same month last year. During the period, the domestic segment accounted for 38.3 thousand tons, while the international market handled 77.8 thousand tons.
Source: G1 Economia
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