Salvador Bahia Airport transports over 2 million passengers in the 1st quarter of 2025

· Over 2 million passengers during the period, a 1.5% increase compared to 2024

· 14,518 flight movements, up 0.8% compared to the same period last year

April, 2025 – Salvador Bahia Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, closed the first quarter of 2025 with growth in its operational activity. More than 2 million passengers were served between January and March, a figure 1.5% higher than that recorded in the same period of 2024.

Air operations also showed positive growth in the first quarter of this year. There were 14,518 commercial takeoffs and landings, an increase of 0.8% compared to the same period in 2024.

Performance worldwide

The global VINCI Airports network reached 73 million passengers in the first quarter of 2025 – 6% more than in 2024, with an increase of 4 million travelers. January recorded exceptional performance, with traffic 9% higher than 2024 levels, driven mainly by the recovery of the Asian market. In China, activity surpassed pre-pandemic volumes by 25% (compared to January 2019).

Growth was also supported by strong performance in Europe, especially at airports with low-cost airline operations, along with positive results in Mexico and Chile. In February and March, the network maintained stability despite a high comparison base due to the leap year in 2024.

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, aiming to offer greater efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. With an investment of BRL 700 million in modernization and expansion works at the terminal, it increased its capacity by 50%, serving up to 15 million passengers per year. Additionally, it has been recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations of Salvador due to its 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, a world leader in private airport operations, operates more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and manages airports, providing its investment capacity and know-how in optimizing operational performance, modernizing infrastructure, managing operations, and driving 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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