Lima, Peru – Peru’s airports have experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic, with a 15% increase recorded between January and October 2024. This growth is primarily driven by increased activity at the major terminals in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa, according to official data released on Saturday.

Cusco Airport led the growth, serving 3.5 million passengers, representing a substantial 44.4% increase over the ten-month period. This growth solidifies Cusco as the second busiest airport in the country, following Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport.

Arequipa's airport also saw impressive growth, handling 1.9 million passengers, a 18.7% increase compared to the previous year.

According to data from the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac) and the Foreign Trade Society (Comex), as published by the Turiweb portal, Puno Airport, located on the border with Bolivia, achieved an 83.9% recovery, while Amazonas experienced a 48.5% increase.

However, not all airports saw positive growth. Tacna, located in southern Peru, reported a 17.9% decrease in passenger traffic, while Piura in the north saw a 5.3% decline. Junín Airport in central Peru experienced the most significant drop, with a 23% decrease in activity.

Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport, the country's primary air hub, served 21.6 million passengers between January and October, compared to the same period in 2023. Domestic flights accounted for 57.6% of the total traffic. In October alone, the airport handled 2.4 million passengers, representing a 13.4% increase year-over-year.

This surge in passenger traffic is a testament to Peru's growing tourism industry and the country's improving economic conditions. As travel restrictions continue to ease globally, Peru is well-positioned to capitalize on the rebound in international tourism.