Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports May 2025 Passenger Traffic

Business Wire

6 days ago

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), ('CAAP' or the 'Company'), one of the leading private airport operators in the world, reported today a 15.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in passenger traffic in May 2025.
Passenger Traffic Overview
Total passenger traffic increased by 15.9% in May compared to the same month in 2024. Domestic passenger traffic rose by 18.4% year over year (YoY), largely driven by Argentina, along with strong performances in Brazil and Italy. Meanwhile, international traffic grew by 12.1%, with all operating countries contributing positively YoY—except Ecuador—and particularly strong results in Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and Uruguay. Notably, Argentina accounted for 66% of the total traffic growth in May.
In Argentina, total passenger traffic increased by 21.4% YoY, primarily driven by the ongoing recovery in domestic traffic, which rose by 22.2% YoY—marking three consecutive months of double-digit growth. JetSMART, which has been introducing new routes in recent months, continued to gain market share, serving 157% more passengers than in the same month last year. Aerolíneas Argentinas saw its market share decline by 2 percentage points; however, it carried 18% more passengers than in May 2024, boosted by the final match of the Argentine Football Cup. Flybondi's market share decreased by 11 percentage points compared to the same month last year. International passenger traffic also remained strong, increasing by a solid 19.6% YoY. JetSMART began operating flights between Mendoza and Rio de Janeiro with two weekly frequencies, while GOL inaugurated the Aeroparque–Porto Alegre route with three weekly frequencies. Load factors on routes to Europe and the U.S. either slightly increased or remained stable in May.
In Italy, passenger traffic grew by 10.3% compared to the same month in 2024, mainly supported by an increase in flight frequencies by Ryanair. International passenger traffic—which accounted for over 80% of total traffic—rose by 9.4% YoY, driven by a 14.0% increase at Florence Airport and a 6.0% increase at Pisa Airport. Domestic passenger traffic grew by 15.0% YoY, fueled by a robust performance at Pisa Airport and supported by the aforementioned increase in flight frequencies by Ryanair.
In Brazil, total passenger traffic increased by a solid 16.4% YoY, reflecting an improvement in traffic trends despite the ongoing challenges in the aviation environment and aircraft constraints in the country. Domestic traffic, which accounted for nearly 60% of total traffic, rose by 14.0% YoY, while transit passengers increased by 17.7% YoY. Notably, although representing a small share of total traffic (5%), international traffic grew strongly by 41.2% YoY.
In Uruguay, total passenger traffic—predominantly international—rose by 8.3% YoY, showing a slight sequential deceleration from April, which had benefited from additional demand generated by the Easter holiday. Azul Linhas Aéreas announced a new direct route between Montevideo and Campinas, with five weekly flights starting in July. This new connection will help strengthen ties between Uruguay and Brazil, facilitating passenger flow and promoting the development of new commercial and tourism opportunities.
In Ecuador, where security concerns persist, passenger traffic decreased by 0.8% YoY. International traffic declined by 1.0% YoY, mainly due to reduced operations to the U.S., while domestic traffic increased slightly by 0.3% YoY, impacted by high airfares that have dampened travel demand.
In Armenia, passenger traffic increased by 7.3% YoY. Travel demand has benefited from the introduction of new airlines and routes, as well as increased flight frequencies. Wizz Air recently announced the opening of a new base at Yerevan's Zvartnots Airport, with two aircraft and eight new direct routes to Europe.
Cargo Volume and Aircraft Movements
Cargo volume increased by 6.6% compared to the same month in 2024, with positive YoY contributions from all countries of operations except for Italy. Performance by country was as follows: Brazil (+21.1%), Armenia (+19.7%), Uruguay (+14.8%), Ecuador (+4.3%), Argentina (+0.3%), and Italy (-5.9%). Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay accounted for almost 80% of the total cargo volume in May.
Aircraft movements increased by 10.1% YoY, with positive contributions from all countries of operation: Argentina (+12.7%), Uruguay (+12.4%), Brazil (+9.2%), Armenia (+8.8%), Italy (+8.0%), and Ecuador (+1.5%). Argentina, Brazil, and Italy accounted for more than 80% of total aircraft movements in May.
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Cargo Volume (tons)
Argentina
16,909
16,856
0.3%
84,103
78,319
7.4%
Italy
1,071
1,137
-5.9%
5,344
5,313
0.6%
Brazil
5,552
4,584
21.1%
26,157
25,196
3.8%
Uruguay
3,427
2,986
14.8%
14,651
12,599
16.3%
Ecuador
3,420
3,279
4.3%
15,439
16,291
-5.2%
Armenia
3,216
2,686
19.7%
16,094
14,768
9.0%
TOTAL
33,595
31,528
6.6%
161,787
152,485
6.1%
Aircraft Movements
Argentina
37,259
33,072
12.7%
195,577
181,380
7.8%
Italy
8,995
8,329
8.0%
31,717
29,456
7.7%
Brazil
12,602
11,540
9.2%
59,425
58,496
1.6%
Uruguay
2,480
2,207
12.4%
15,387
14,361
7.1%
Ecuador
6,390
6,297
1.5%
32,020
31,279
2.4%
Armenia
3,600
3,310
8.8%
15,168
14,318
5.9%
TOTAL
71,326
64,755
10.1%
349,294
329,290
6.1%
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About Corporación América Airports
Corporación América Airports acquires, develops and operates airport concessions. Currently, the Company operates 52 airports in 6 countries across Latin America and Europe (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy). In 2024, Corporación América Airports served 79.0 million passengers, 2.7% (or 0.4% excluding Natal) below the 81.1 million passengers served in 2023, and 6.2% below the 84.2 million served in 2019. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where it trades under the ticker 'CAAP'. For more information, visit http://investors.corporacionamericaairports.com.