Salvador Bahia Airport Breaks Historic Record for International Passengers During Carnival

· The number of international passengers is the highest ever recorded since the beginning of the concession in 2018;

· Salvador welcomed tourists from countries such as France, Portugal, Spain, and Chile.

March, 2025 – Salvador Bahia Airport, a member of VINCI Airports, registered a historic record in the number of international passengers during Carnival. Between February 28 and March 5 of this year, 10,287 travelers arrived at or departed from the terminal on international flights, 13% more compared to the same period in 2024 and 26% more compared to Carnival 2019, before the pandemic.

The increase reflects the strengthening of the air connectivity of the Bahia capital with strategic destinations. The biggest highlight was recorded on the Air France route, which operated its first Carnival at Salvador Airport and transported 1,212 passengers between France and the Bahia capital.

Air Europa, with direct flights from Spain, also showed significant growth, transporting 1,563 passengers, a 70% increase. TAP, with direct flights from Portugal, maintained its leading position with 2,939 travelers, while Aerolíneas Argentinas moved 2,320 passengers between Salvador and Buenos Aires. SKY Airline, which connects the Bahia capital to Chile, transported 1,329 passengers.

“The record number of international passengers reinforces Salvador as a globally desired destination, especially during Carnival, one of the most emblematic festivals in the world. The expressive growth of some routes is a reflection of VINCI Airports’ continuous work to expand direct connections and attract new markets,” says Marcus Campos, Marketing and Air Promotions Manager at Salvador Bahia Airport.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is the first concession of the VINCI Airports network in Brazil, which took over its operation on January 2, 2018. Since then, Salvador Airport has incorporated global operational standards,

seeking to offer more efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. With an investment of R$ 700 million in modernization and terminal expansion works, it increased its capacity by 50%, serving up to 15 million passengers per year. Additionally, it was recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat of Reparations of Salvador due to initiatives combating institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport also stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation actions.

About VINCI Airports

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

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