▶ An Expanding Air Hub: Tocumen Airport Starts 2025 with Solid Growth

The Tocumen International Airport, Panama’s main air terminal, has begun 2025 with solid growth in passenger traffic, air operations, and cargo movement, solidifying its position as a strategic hub in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Record Passenger Traffic

According to data from Tocumen’s Vice Presidency of Planning and Strategy, in January 2025, the airport handled 1,757,658 passengers between Terminals 1 and 2, representing a 22% increase compared to January 2024. This equates to an additional 313,679 travelers.

Of this total, 1,234,763 passengers (70%) used Tocumen as a connection hub, reaffirming its importance as an air bridge linking 86 direct destinations in the Americas and Europe.

Disembarked passengers: 263,069 (10% increase, +23,544 travelers)

Embarked passengers: 259,826 (1% increase, +3,280 travelers)

Average daily flow: 56,787 movements

→ 2024: A record year for Tocumen Airport

Increase in Air Operations

The number of operations also saw significant growth. During January 2025, Tocumen managed 13,780 aircraft maneuvers, representing a 16% increase compared to the same period the previous year (+1,916 operations). The daily average reached 445 flights.

Currently, 12 commercial airlines and 15 cargo airlines operate at Tocumen, consolidating its regional and international connectivity.

Main Destinations and Passenger Origins

The most transited destinations in January 2025 were:

Bogotá, Colombia: 99,700 passengers

San José, Costa Rica: 88,143 passengers

Miami, United States: 85,745 passengers

Medellín, Colombia: 80,349 passengers

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 64,327 passengers

Growth in Cargo Traffic

Regarding air cargo, Tocumen also experienced notable growth. During the first month of the year, 17,626 metric tons were mobilized, a 20% increase compared to January 2024 (+2,978 tons). This reaffirms the airport’s key role in regional trade.