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Ecuador aviation and tourism growth
Overview
Ecuador is experiencing significant growth in aviation connectivity and tourism. In the first half of 2026, total air passenger movement in the country reached 4,041,495, representing a 5.46% increase over the previous year, with international traffic rising by 9.06%.
Regional connectivity, particularly with Peru, has strengthened, with over 210,000 passengers traveling between the two nations in early 2026. To meet this demand, airlines such as JetSMART have increased flight frequencies on routes like Quito–Lima. Additionally, authorities are evaluating new direct routes, such as a potential connection between Cuenca and Chiclayo, supported by an open skies agreement.
Quito is further expanding its international reach through the reactivation of routes to Mexico City and planned connections to Santiago, Toronto, and Montreal. These developments coincide with a surge in tourism, as Quito reported 418,444 non-resident visitors in the first half of 2026, exceeding pre-pandemic levels from 2019.
Entities
Peru · Ecuador · Quito · Pedro Vicente Maldonado Scientific Station · JetSMART
Timeline
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14 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesEcuador and Quito report rising air connectivity and tourism in 2026Ecuador and Quito report significant growth in air connectivity and tourism for the first half of 2026, driven by increased passenger volumes between Ecuador and Peru and new international flight routes.
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21 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesEcuador advances regional aviation and Antarctic research initiativesEcuador is advancing a potential direct flight route between Cuenca and Chiclayo while conducting its XXIX Antarctic Expedition to study climate change and biodiversity.
Sources
chinchipehoy.com · confirmado.net · elcomercio.com · expreso.info