Aviation Ascendancy: San Juan's Skyward Trajectory

Remarkable Passenger Surge at San Juan's Principal Airport

San Juan's primary air travel gateway, Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, is maintaining an impressive streak of increasing passenger volume into 2025, firmly establishing itself as a premier air hub within the Caribbean.

Significant August Performance and Overall Annual Growth

During August, the airport processed 1,186,630 travelers, marking a 4.6% rise compared to the same month in the previous year. This expansion was comprehensive, reflecting contributions from both internal and international travel segments. The cumulative data through August indicates a substantial 5.2% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2024, reaching a total of 9,757,486.

Domestic and International Traffic Fueling Expansion

The domestic sector observed a 3.3% increment in August, accommodating over 1.02 million passengers. Concurrently, international arrivals and departures witnessed a notable 13.7% jump, accounting for 163,234 travelers. This strong international showing underscores San Juan's evolving prominence as a transit point for Caribbean and transcontinental journeys. Year-to-date figures reveal an 8.55 million domestic passenger count, a 4% year-over-year improvement, alongside 1.2 million international voyagers, representing a 14.3% rise from the preceding year.

Sustained Demand and Enhanced Connectivity Bolstering Airport Success

These consistent gains underscore the persistent appetite for air travel to and from Puerto Rico. This ongoing momentum is significantly bolstered by a thriving tourism sector and an ever-improving network of air links with the continental United States and other global destinations.