São Paulo – Air passenger traffic in Brazil grew 7.7% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, according to a survey by the Ministry of Ports and Airports based on demand and supply data from Brazilian aviation regulator ANAC. Between January and March, 33.5 million travelers were transported in the country.
The survey shows stronger growth in international flights: in the first three months of the year, 8.3 million passengers were carried, up 13% compared to the same period in 2025. Domestic traffic reached 25.2 million passengers, a 6% increase in the period.
In the statement, Ports and Airports Minister Tomé Franca said the figures reflect growth in the sector and the Brazilian economy but noted that the performance should be viewed with caution due to the Middle East conflict, which is pushing up jet fuel prices.
“We know there is a cyclical and global crisis affecting jet fuel prices, and this may impact air passenger traffic over the course of the year. But this growth highlights the importance of adopting the measures we are proposing to minimize the war’s impact on fares,” Franca said.
The government has taken steps to reduce the impact of rising jet fuel costs, including tax exemptions, grace periods for airlines to pay air navigation fees, and the creation of special credit lines.
The sector also recorded increased traffic in March, with 8 million domestic passengers and 2.6 million international passengers, up 1.3% and 8.9%, respectively, compared to March last year.
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
