Panama: Tocumen Airport Surpasses 10 Million Passengers in First Half of 2025
Tocumen International Airport in Panama City continues to solidify its position as a hub for connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean. During the first half of 2025, it handled 10,041,207 passengers, reflecting a 7% growth compared to the same period the previous year.
On Track to Reach 20 Million Passengers in 2025
With this sustained momentum, projections indicate that Tocumen could exceed 20 million passengers by the end of the year, surpassing the 19.2 million recorded in 2024. This forecast is not only optimistic but also backed by solid data demonstrating stable performance in traffic and operations.
June: A Month of High Performance
In June 2025 alone, the airport processed 1,726,667 passengers, with a notable 72% of them being connecting flights. The daily average reached 57,000 travelers, with peak activity on Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays. This dynamic confirms the airport’s operational efficiency and its capacity to function as a nerve center for regional traffic.
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More Operations, More Destinations
The volume of operations also continued to rise. Tocumen recorded 80,401 takeoffs and landings in the first half of the year, equivalent to a daily average of 410 movements and representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. These numbers highlight the robustness of the infrastructure and its ability to accommodate growing air demand without compromising punctuality.
Airline and Destination Network
Currently, 15 passenger airlines and 15 cargo carriers operate from Tocumen, offering direct connections to 90 destinations across South America, Central America, North America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Top International Markets by Traffic
Among the main origins and destinations for passengers are:
- Bogotá, Colombia: 509,037 passengers
- San José, Costa Rica: 460,149
- Miami, United States: 448,076
- Medellín, Colombia: 424,473
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 388,346
These figures underscore the significance of the Panama-Colombia connection and the airport’s strength in routes to the United States and the Caribbean.
Air Cargo: Also on the Rise
Air cargo transportation also showed significant growth. During the first six months of the year, 117,587 metric tons were handled, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2024. In June, the figure reached 19,957 metric tons, representing a 13% rise compared to the same month the previous year.
Tocumen’s General Manager, José Ruiz, emphasized that “the positive performance we’ve seen in these six months reflects the strength of the air connectivity model Panama offers. Tocumen remains a strategic point for tourism, commerce, and international passenger transit.”
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