Brazilian domestic air travel hits 26-year high
From January through July 2026, Brazil reached the milestone of 59 million passengers on domestic flights. According to data from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), this is the highest passenger volume recorded for the period since the historical series began in 2000. Compiled by the Ministry of Tourism, the survey shows that this figure is 4.04 percent higher than the 57 million…
Brazil's domestic air travel has reached a 26-year high, with 59 million passengers taking to the skies from January through July 2026, according to data from the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This marks the highest passenger volume recorded since the historical series began in 2000. The figure represents a 4.04 percent increase compared to the 57 million travelers logged during the same period last year.
The Ministry of Tourism's survey reveals that this surge in domestic travel is a significant milestone for the Brazilian aviation industry. In July alone, domestic passenger traffic totaled 9.1 million, setting a new monthly record. This figure marks a 1.85 percent increase compared to July 2025.
The upward trend in domestic air travel is not limited to passengers, as international air travel has also seen a notable rise. In the first seven months of 2026, 17.7 million passengers traveled internationally, marking an 8.2 percent increase from the same period in 2025. July's international passenger traffic reached a record high of 2.7 million, a 4.2 percent increase from July 2025.
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