For the second consecutive month, the international segment recorded an increase compared to the same period last year, mainly driven by destinations such as Florianópolis and Madrid. Additionally, cargo transport also saw growth of 2. 8% year-on-year.
March 20, 2026. - The Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (MTT), through the Civil Aeronautics Board (JAC), announced the results of the Monthly Air Traffic Report in Chile for February 2026, which revealed that more than 2 million 600 thousand people traveled to and from national and international destinations. Despite a slight decline in overall traffic in February (-0.
7%), the international segment showed a rebound of 4. 5% year-on-year, reaching 1,194,258 passengers transported, primarily driven by destinations in Brazil, Spain, and Australia. Thus, total traffic so far this year amounts to 5,438,836 travelers, both within and outside the country.
"The report clearly shows that international air transport started off on the right foot, with two consecutive increases of 2. 5% and 4. 5% in January and February, respectively.
This means that more people now have the opportunity to travel to and from abroad. In this sense, our commitment as the…
"This growth in international cargo transport, which reached 3. 3% in February, is extremely promising and highlights the importance of the aviation industry for our country's foreign trade, and that from our administration we will place special emphasis on moving the wealth of our country abroad, but also within Chile," added the Secretary of State. Regarding domestic passenger transport, the report revealed a decrease of -4.
6% during February, corresponding to 1 million 462 thousand travelers. Among the routes that most contributed to mitigating the decline are Santiago-Puerto Natales and Santiago-Valdivia. Check the complete Monthly Air Traffic Report in Chile at the following link https://www.
jac. gob.