Passenger numbers rise on flights in Brazil

São Paulo — Brazilian air passenger traffic increased slightly in September compared to the same period in 2025, according to data released by the aviation regulator ANAC. Domestic flights saw a modest decline, while international flights experienced a notable growth.

Passengers on domestic flights arrived at 8.5 million, a 0.1% decrease year on year. Conversely, international flights carried 2.4 million passengers, marking a 3.9% increase from the previous year. Demand for air travel rose by 1.3% on domestic routes and a more substantial 4.6% on international routes.

Supply in the air travel sector expanded by 6.2% for domestic flights and 3.7% for international journeys. As of September, Brazil had seen 99.6 million air passengers so far this year, a 4.3% rise from January to September 2025. Of this total, 76.8 million passengers traveled domestically, marking a 3.4% annual increase, while 22.7 million flew internationally, up by 7.3%.

Air cargo traffic also saw a notable uptick in September, totaling 121,500 metric tons, a 11.1% increase from the same month in 2025. Of this cargo, 82,600 metric tons were transported on international flights, while 38,900 metric tons were moved on domestic routes.