# Dominican Republic air travel growth

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-air-travel-growth
> Updated: 2026-09-09T14:43:54.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Air passenger traffic in the Dominican Republic has shown resilience and growth despite a broader contraction in the Latin American and Caribbean aviation markets. In June 2026, while regional markets like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia experienced declines, the Dominican Republic recorded a 6.1% increase in passenger traffic.

By September 2026, data from the Central Bank indicated that air passenger arrivals between January and July 2026 rose by 9.4% compared to the previous year, totaling 5,885,025 travelers. This growth is being significantly driven by the Canadian market, which saw increases of 13% at Gregorio Luperón International Airport and 62% at Presidente Juan Bosch International Airport in Samaná. To accommodate this rising demand, Air Canada has announced a new route between Montreal and Santo Domingo scheduled to begin in December 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Dominican Republic air travel grows amid rising Canadian demand

Air passenger arrivals in the Dominican Republic rose 9.4% in early 2026, bolstered by significant growth in the Canadian market and new flight routes from Montreal to Santo Domingo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-air-travel-grows-amid-rising-canadian-demand

### 2026-08-17: Dominican Republic air traffic grows as Latin American markets decline

Latin American air passenger traffic fell 2.3% in June, marking the first regional contraction since 2021, though the Dominican Republic and Panama reported growth.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-air-traffic-grows-as-latin-american-markets-decline

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