With a 7% increase, Salvador Bahia Airport surpasses 1.8 million passengers in the 2nd quarter

• Performance reflects the expansion of the air network with new flights and reinforcement of existing frequencies;
• Commercial takeoffs and landings reach 13,437, an increase of 5.9%.

Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, closed the third quarter of 2025 with positive results in its operational performance. Between April and June, the airport received 1.8 million passengers, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

In the same period, 13,437 commercial flights were recorded, a number 5.9% higher than the volume observed in the second quarter of the previous year.

The performance reflects the expansion of the air network. Among recent highlights are the new flights to Aracaju, Porto Alegre, and Curitiba, in addition to the reinforcement of frequencies to João Pessoa, Recife, Goiânia, Vitória, and São Luís, all by GOL. LATAM also reinforced its frequencies to Brasília and Guarulhos.

Global performance of VINCI Airports

The VINCI Airports network, of which Salvador Bahia Airport is part, recorded a 6.7% increase in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, totaling more than 86 million passengers across the network’s airports. Growth was driven by the expansion of seat capacity, especially by low-cost carriers, and strong demand for long-haul routes, which rose 11%. Highlights include airports such as Lisbon, Edinburgh, and London Gatwick, which expanded their network of international connections, as well as a significant increase in traffic to summer destinations around the Mediterranean.

China was one of the main drivers of growth in the quarter, with a 66% increase in traffic with Japan compared to 2024, even surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Phnom Penh Airport, in Cambodia, also performed positively, with a 15% rise driven by the resumption of connections with the Chinese market. In other locations, airports such as Monterrey (Mexico), Budapest (Hungary), and the Cabo Verde terminals showed significant growth thanks to the expansion of their air networks and the advancement of tourism. In Portugal, long-haul routes continue to perform well, especially to destinations such as Brazil and the United States. Edinburgh saw a 30% jump in international traffic, boosted by connections with North America.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is VINCI Airports’ first concession in Brazil, which began operations on January 2, 2018. Since then, Salvador Airport has incorporated global operational standards, seeking to provide greater efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. With an investment of R$ 700 million in modernization and terminal expansion, capacity increased by 50%, serving up to 15 million passengers per year. In addition, it was recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations of Salvador for its initiatives to combat institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport also stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation initiatives.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world leader in private airport operations, manages more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, leveraging its investment capacity and know-how to optimize operational performance, modernize infrastructure, manage operations, and drive environmental transition. VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.