Argentina | Posted the Strongest Percentage Growth in Air Traffic Across Latin America in 2025

Argentina posted the strongest percentage growth in air traffic across Latin America in 2025, reaching 33.3 million passengers numbers rising 13.2% year - on - year, equivalent to an additional 3.9 million travellers, fuelled by an “open skies” policy deregulation, and 63 new routes. 

Domestic traffic grew 9.1% (17.4 million passengers), while international traffic surged 18.2% (15.9M). Key features include increased competition, a 18.5% rise in international capacity, and a 12% total airport system growth to 50.6 million passengers, setting a record.

This increase in the offer of international flights was reflected in a significant growth of routes to Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. 

Key Features of Argentina’s 2025 Air Traffic Growth: 

•    “Open Skies” Deregulation: The government’s liberalized aviation policy, introduced late 2024, drove rapid expansion, enabling 63 new connections throughout 2025.
•    Strong International Growth (+18.2%): International traffic reached 15.9 million passengers, with significant capacity increases to and from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Colombia. 
•    Robust Domestic Growth (+9.1%): Domestic demand reached 17.4 million passengers, supported by low – cost carriers. 
•    Increased Competition and Connectivity: JetSMART and other carriers increased their market share, challenging traditional operators like Aerolíneas Argentinas. 
•    Passenger Traffic Records: The Argentine airport system handled 50.6 million passengers in 2025, a 12% increase, setting a new historical peak. 
•    International Seat Capacity Increase: International air capacity/to/from Argentina grew by 18.5% in 2025, totalling over 9.3 million seats. 

In the general context total air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, with a year - on - year growth of 3.8%, according to Diario la R, a news agency and digital portal based in Montevideo, Uruguay. 

Brazil was also a key player in air traffic growth in the region, reaching 129.6 million passengers, representing an increase of 9.4% year - on - year. 

This performance was driven by the sharp increase in inbound tourism, especially from Argentina, Panama, for its part registered a year - on-– year increase of 9% in 2025, reaching almost 21 million passengers, and stood out in connectivity with the United States. 

Meanwhile, other countries in the region also experienced positive growth, such as Peru with an increase of 5.9%, and the Dominican Republic, which stood out for a 3.1% increase in its air traffic. 

Overall, the dynamism of the airline sector in Latin America is driven by competition, increased flights and infrastructure expansion, which augurs well for the future of the region. 

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