Colombia Expects More Than Six Million Air Passengers During Mid-Year Holiday Season. Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil) is forecasting a strong increase in air travel demand during the 2026 mid-year holiday season, with more than six million passengers expected to travel through the country’s airport network between June 5 and July 6. According to projections prepared by the agency’s Analytics Office, approximately 6,005,445 passengers will fly on scheduled services during the period, representing a 7.4% increase compared with the same holiday season in 2025. The figures highlight the continued expansion of Colombia’s aviation sector and the steady growth of domestic and international connectivity.
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Domestic travel is expected to remain the largest segment of the market, accounting for 3,723,035 passengers, or 62% of the total projected traffic. Meanwhile, international services are forecast to carry 2,282,410 travelers, representing the remaining 38% of operations. The outlook reflects the sustained recovery of air travel demand and the growing role of aviation in supporting tourism, business activity, and regional integration across Colombia and beyond.
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The projections were developed using predictive models based on historical traffic data from 2022 to 2025, incorporating time-series analysis and machine learning tools. Aerocivil identified June 26 and July 3 as the busiest travel days of the season, with daily passenger volumes expected to surpass 200,000 travelers. The forecasts will help aviation authorities, airport operators, airlines, and concessionaires strengthen operational planning and ensure adequate capacity during peak travel periods. Aerocivil has also encouraged passengers to plan their journeys in advance, regularly check flight information, and arrive at airports with sufficient time before departure. Through coordinated efforts across the aviation industry, Colombia aims to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operations throughout one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
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