Argentina Hits Historic Record for Air Passengers in August
The Argentine commercial aviation sector reached a new historic high in passenger numbers in August. According to official data from the National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC), 4,324,805 passengers were recorded at airports across the country, the highest level for that month since records began.
This figure not only surpassed the August 2019 record (4,096,273) by 6%, but also represented a 13% growth compared to August 2024, when 3,825,677 passengers were counted. With these numbers, Argentine air transport confirms a full recovery and a trend of constant expansion.
Rising International Traffic
A milestone was also reached in the international market. During August, 1,303,927 passengers traveled on international flights, a figure representing an 11% increase compared to 2019 (1,170,769) and a 19% increase compared to 2024 (1,095,473).
The greater number of international routes and frequencies was a key factor in achieving this historic performance.
Domestic Flights Boosted by Local Tourism
On domestic flights, 3,020,878 passengers were transported, which is 11% more than in August 2024 (2,730,204). This growth was primarily sustained by domestic tourism.
Additionally, 34,542 aircraft movements were recorded, surpassing operations from the same month last year (31,568) by 9%.
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Airports with Highest Growth
Several airports in the country showed notable increases in international passengers compared to 2024:
- Bariloche: +73%
- Rosario: +69%
- Salta: +60%
- Córdoba: +57%
Factors Behind the Upswing
In Bariloche, the start of Azul Linhas Aéreas’ seasonal routes to Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre in June 2025 solidified the destination as one of the most attractive during the winter.
Rosario benefited from the return of LATAM Perú’s connection to Lima in December 2024 and the opening of Aerolíneas Argentinas’ route to Punta Cana in January 2025.
In Córdoba, growth was driven by the start of Avianca’s route to Bogotá in June 2025, the opening of GOL’s connection to Recife, the reactivation of its route to Sao Paulo in April 2025, and the return of Aerolíneas Argentinas’ connection with Punta Cana in September 2024.
More International Connections Bypassing Buenos Aires
During August, 199,763 passengers traveled directly from regional airports on international flights, without needing to connect through the capital. This figure was 45% higher than in August 2024.
Among the routes that grew the most were:
- Bariloche — Sao Paulo: +133%
- Mendoza — Panama City: +49%
- Córdoba — Panama City: +48%
- Mendoza — Santiago de Chile: +11%
Impact of Open Skies Policies
The sustained growth reflects the positive impact of deregulation and Open Skies policies promoted by the National Government. These measures have expanded the network of routes and destinations, strengthened competition, and multiplied travel options, benefiting tourism and regional economies.
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