Panama: Tocumen Airport Records 12% Growth in Air Operations in October
Tocumen International Airport, the terminal serving the Panamanian capital, closed October with a notable rebound in activity. The month saw a 12% growth in air operations and a high flow of transit passengers, consolidating its position as a central hub for connections in the region.
During October, 14,301 operations were recorded, representing 1,513 more movements than in the same month of 2024. The daily average was 412 operations, of which 89% corresponded to commercial flights, 7% to cargo, and the remaining 4% was distributed among general aviation, charter, technical stops, and special flights.
Over 17 Million Passengers in Ten Months
Between January and October 2025, Tocumen handled 17,304,203 passengers, an 8% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This increase equates to 1,343,493 additional travelers. In October alone, traffic reached 1,813,977 passengers, with a daily average of 58,515.
Transit was the main driver of operations: 75% of the month’s passengers traveled on connecting flights, representing 1,338,098 people. So far this year, 2,311,723 disembarked passengers (+5%) and 2,401,951 embarked passengers (+2%) have been recorded.
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Robust Connectivity: 87 Destinations and Key Markets
During October, 14 commercial airlines and 14 cargo airlines operated, connecting Panama with 87 destinations. The main markets for the month were:
- Bogotá, Colombia: 101,548 passengers
- San José, Costa Rica: 76,183 passengers
- Miami, USA: 71,621 passengers
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 71,261 passengers
- Medellín, Colombia: 70,217 passengers
In the cumulative annual figures, the strongest destinations between January and October were:
- Bogotá: 887,362 passengers
- San José: 771,301 passengers
- Miami: 741,018 passengers
- Medellín: 716,182 passengers
- Punta Cana: 666,411 passengers
Air Cargo Also on the Rise
Air cargo also showed positive performance. Between January and October, 202,740 metric tons were handled, representing a 15% increase (26,712 additional tons). In October, 22,708 metric tons were managed, a 10% growth compared to the same month in 2024, equivalent to 2,108 more tons.
José Antonio Ruiz Blanco, General Manager of Tocumen International Airport, highlighted: “These results reflect the commitment of the entire Tocumen team and the trust of the airlines and passengers. October was an especially dynamic month, and this confirms that Panama continues to strengthen as a connection point for the entire region.”
With stable operations, sustained growth, and increasingly robust connectivity, Tocumen continues to contribute to the country’s tourism, commerce, and economic development, reaffirming its role as The Gateway of the Americas.
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