Salvador Bahia Airport ends 2025 with a 6.3% increase in passenger traffic

Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, recorded a total of 8.1 million passengers in 2025, representing a 6.3% increase compared to the previous year. In the fourth quarter, the airport in the capital of Bahia posted growth of 11% compared to the same period in 2024, with 2.2 million passengers passing through the terminal between October and December 2025.

In terms of operations (landings and takeoffs), 57,600 commercial flights were recorded throughout 2025, an increase of 4.2% year over year. In the last quarter alone, there were 15,064 commercial movements, reinforcing the connectivity of the Bahian capital with domestic and international destinations.

Global performance of VINCI Airports

More than 334 million passengers traveled through VINCI Airports’ network in 2025, an increase of 5% compared to 2024. In the last quarter of the year, the network posted growth of 3.2% compared to the same period of the previous year, confirming robust performance across several regions. This growth reflects the upward trend in global air traffic.

In Europe, the airports of Budapest, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, and Lyon delivered strong performances driven by expanded seat capacity, stronger connections with international and Mediterranean destinations, and network development. In Portugal, Porto Airport recorded growth supported by the expansion of low-cost carriers and transatlantic routes, while Lisbon maintained solid performance, with long-haul flights to Asian and Latin American markets standing out.

In Latin America and Africa, air traffic also accelerated significantly. In Brazil, Salvador set traffic records in the fourth quarter, driven by GOL’s expansion and the strengthening of international operations, notably flights operated by TAP and Air Europa, as well as the seasonal reinforcement by Air France on the Salvador–Paris route. In Mexico, Monterrey Airport maintained growth close to 10%, while in Costa Rica, connections with the United States continued to drive passenger flows. Airports in Cape Verde also remained on an expansion path, supported by increased seat capacity and the launch of new connections with France and the United Kingdom.

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 operations on January 2, 2018. Since then, the airport has adopted global operational standards, aiming to deliver greater efficiency, safety, and an enhanced travel experience for passengers. With an investment of BRL 700 million in terminal modernization and expansion works, the airport 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 the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations of Salvador for its initiatives to combat institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport is further recognized as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation initiatives.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, the world leader in private airport operations, operates more than 70 airports in 13 countries. Leveraging its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and manages airports, providing 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.