With the domestic market breaking the 100 million passenger mark and the international market advancing in double digits, Brazil’s domestic aviation closed 2025 at the highest level in history, supported by the resumption of air travel in the country
Brazil’s domestic aviation broke records in 2025. According to ANAC, Brazil’s domestic aviation transported 101.2 million passengers in 2025, surpassing 100 million for the first time, with an increase of 8.4% compared to the previous year. The country had never transported so many passengers on internal flights.
And the international market also grew strongly. According to Lex Legal, Brazil’s international aviation market handled 28.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 13.4% compared to the previous year. Travel from and to abroad advanced well.
How many passengers did Brazil’s domestic aviation transport
The volume was a record for the year. According to ANAC, Brazil’s domestic aviation transported 101.2 million passengers in 2025. There were more than 100 million passengers on internal flights.
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And the number surpassed 100 million for the first time. According to ANAC, Brazil’s domestic aviation broke the 100 million passenger mark for the first time in 2025, with an increase of 8.4%. The internal market hit a historic record.
This volume of 101.2 million passengers shows the strength of domestic aviation. Flying within the country has become a habit for millions of Brazilians, making domestic air transport one of the indicators of the resumption of travel and mobility in the country.
How much did Brazil’s international aviation market grow
The international market advanced in double digits. According to Lex Legal, Brazil’s international aviation market handled 28.4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 13.4%. International travel grew strongly.
And the growth came in the wake of the resumption. According to Lex Legal, Brazil’s international aviation market maintained in 2025 the upward trajectory that has been ongoing since the resumption of travel. The flow from abroad continued to rise.
It is worth separating the two indicators to avoid confusion. The domestic market measures passengers on flights within the country, while the international market measures passengers on flights from and to abroad, and both make up the total aviation, but measure different types of travel.
How much Brazil’s aviation transported in total
The total was the largest in history. According to ANAC, Brazil’s aviation transported about 129.6 million passengers in 2025, combining domestic and international markets. It was the highest number of passengers ever recorded.
And the total growth was significant. According to ANAC, Brazil’s aviation transported 11.2 million more passengers in 2025 than the previous year. The sector advanced strongly during the year.
This mark of almost 130 million passengers shows the strength of Brazilian aviation. With the domestic market surpassing 100 million and the international market on the rise, the country’s air transport set a record, reflecting the resumption of travel and the boost in tourism and business.
What shows the efficiency of Brazil’s aviation
The flight utilization was record-breaking. According to ANAC, the aircraft occupancy rate in Brazil reached 83.6% in 2025, the highest level in the historical series. The planes flew fuller.
And this utilization reinforces the good moment. According to ANAC, the high aircraft occupancy rate in Brazil in 2025 shows better use of flight capacity. The companies made better use of the seats.
This record occupancy shows the sector’s efficiency. When planes fly fuller, companies make better use of each flight, reflecting strong demand for tickets and helping to explain the record number of passengers transported in 2025.
What Brazil’s domestic aviation represents
The volume shows the strength of the sector. According to ANAC, Brazil’s domestic aviation transported 101.2 million passengers in 2025. It is one of the largest domestic aviation markets in the world.
And the total reinforces the record. According to ANAC, Brazil’s aviation transported about 129.6 million passengers in 2025. It was the highest number of passengers in the country’s history.
This scale places aviation among the most important sectors of infrastructure and transport. The sector connects the country’s cities and links Brazil to the world, making its performance a reflection of mobility, tourism, and the country’s economic activity.
What domestic aviation means for the country
Domestic aviation connects the cities of a country with continental dimensions. The sector brings together companies, airports, and ground services, generating employment and driving the economy, making its performance a reflection of mobility, tourism, and business in Brazil.
In the end, the numbers for 2025 show a record-breaking sector. With domestic aviation transporting 101.2 million passengers, surpassing 100 million for the first time, the international market at 28.4 million, and the total at nearly 130 million, Brazil’s air transport set a record. As long as Brazilians travel, the plane takes off. Tell us in the comments: did you travel by plane in 2025?
