Natal International Airport passenger traffic rises 21% in August

Natal International Airport recorded its highest passenger volume for the month of August since it began operations in 2014. In August, the terminal handled 242,600 passengers, marking a 21% increase compared to August 2025.

According to data from the terminal administrator, Zurich Airport Brasil, domestic passenger traffic rose by 18% to 227,900. International traffic saw a significant surge, increasing by 76% to reach 14,600 passengers. This follows a strong July, which also saw record-breaking numbers for that month with 250,900 passengers.

Key emitting markets for the July and August period included São Paulo, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Lisbon. To meet mid-year holiday demand, airlines provided 176 extra flights. Additionally, GOL Linhas Aéreas operated weekly direct flights between Natal and Montevideo, a route expected to return during the summer high season at the end of 2026.