Salvador Airport: International traffic expected to rise during Carnival 2025

· 16% growth in the number of international passengers compared to 2024;

· Expansion of seats on international flights, with highlights for Air Europa, Sky Airline, and Air France;

· Estimated increase in total passenger traffic, consolidating Salvador as a strategic destination.

January 2025 – Salvador Bahia Airport, a member of VINCI Airports, is preparing for Carnival 2025 with positive expectations for its air traffic. The operational balance for the period points to a 16% increase in the number of international passengers compared to 2024, consolidating the airport as one of the main gateways for tourists looking to enjoy the festivities in Salvador.

In the international segment, growth was driven by the expansion of available seats on airlines such as Air Europa, which recorded a 97% increase in capacity, Sky Airline, with 33% growth, and Air France, which added new frequencies to its network. These developments reflect Salvador Bahia Airport’s commitment to expanding air connectivity, meeting the growing demand from international travelers for flights to the Bahian capital.

In addition, the airport’s overall balance for the Carnival period also forecasts a slight increase in the number of passengers compared to the previous year, highlighting both the attractiveness of the destination and the efficiency of Salvador Bahia Airport’s infrastructure. The high season has consolidated the Airport as one of the main hubs in Brazil’s Northeast, connecting Salvador to a wide range of national and international destinations.

The Airport’s relevance as a facilitator of tourism in Bahia gains even more strength during this period. Salvador is recognized as hosting one of the most sought-after Carnival celebrations in Brazil, and the increase in air operations addresses the need to connect the city to strategic markets, both for leisure and business.

With estimates of 10,565 international passengers and 125,961 domestic passengers during Carnival 2025, Salvador Bahia Airport projects consolidation as an important air connector. Marcus Campos, marketing and air promotion manager at Salvador Bahia Airport, highlights the importance of these results for strengthening the sector.

"The growth in passengers and the expansion of international operations for Carnival 2025 reflect Salvador Bahia Airport’s continued efforts to meet the demands of the high season. We reaffirm our commitment to providing more connectivity options and quality for travelers, aligned with the expectations of regional tourism and the airport’s role as a strategic gateway to Bahia."

About Salvador Bahia Airport

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

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world’s leading private airport operator, manages more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and operates airports, bringing its investment capacity and know-how to optimize operational performance, modernize infrastructure, manage operations, and support 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.

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