Brazil's Aviation Sector Breaks International Passenger Record for Second Consecutive Year in 2025

Brazil's aviation industry has marked a remarkable milestone by setting a new record for international passenger traffic through November 2025, surpassing the previous high recorded in 2024. According to data from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), 25.8 million passengers used international routes this year, exceeding the 25 million passengers recorded in 2024.

Domestic air travel also exhibited robust performance, with 92 million passengers from January to November, closely approaching the 2019 record of 95 million. Combining domestic and international figures, total passenger movement reached 117.7 million, nearing the all-time high of 118.7 million set in 2019. December is expected to add over 12 million passengers, potentially shattering existing annual totals.

Among international destinations, Argentina led with 4.3 million travelers arriving in Brazil, followed closely by the United States with 4.2 million, Chile at 3.1 million, and Portugal bringing in 2.6 million passengers. Guarulhos Airport remains the country's busiest hub, accommodating 29% of international traffic (14.9 million passengers) and also leading in domestic flights with 27 million passengers.

Latam Airlines continues its dominance in the Brazilian aviation market, commanding 38.5% of domestic passenger traffic and 18.5% of international passengers. Gol and Azul follow in the domestic market, while Gol and TAP maintain strong positions in international routes.

This record-breaking performance reflects a strong recovery and sustained growth momentum in Brazil’s aviation sector, highlighting the increasing connectivity and travel demand both domestically and internationally. The significant passenger volumes underscore Brazil’s role as a key air travel hub in South America and emphasize the buoyancy of its tourism and business sectors.