Colombia's air traffic grows 7.3% in January 2026, reinforcing tourism

Air traffic in Colombia continues to consolidate as a strategic pillar for connectivity and tourism development. During January 2026...

Colombia's air traffic grows 7.3% in January 2026, reinforcing tourism

TL;DR

  • Colombia's air traffic reached 5.5 million passengers in January 2026, a 7.3% increase compared to January 2025.
  • Domestic traffic grew by 9.5%, reaching 3.1 million passengers, and was the main driver of the overall increase.
  • International traffic increased by 4.5%, with 2.4 million passengers mobilized.
  • Avianca led the domestic market with 41.9% share, followed by Latam Airlines (27%), while JetSmart showed significant growth (37.8%).
  • In international traffic, Avianca also led with 47.1%, with Copa-Wingo and Latam jointly holding approximately 23.7%.
  • The growth in air traffic positively impacts tourism, investment, and job creation.
  • In 2025, Colombian air transport moved over 57.5 million passengers, a 1.7% increase from 2024, with international traffic growing 6.1%.