Colombia's air transport records 39.4 million passengers Jan‑Aug 2026, up 4.6%
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- Colombia's air transport carried 39.4 million passengers between January and August 2026, a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2025, with domestic traffic accounting for 22.3 million passengers and international flights 17.1 million passengers.
- In August alone, 5.1 million passengers moved through the country's airport network while cargo handling rose to 668,800 tonnes, 6.5% higher than in 2025, and Matecaña International Airport in Pereira experienced a 58% drop in passenger numbers for the month.
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