# Uruguay air connectivity incentive program

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uruguay-air-connectivity-incentive-program
> Updated: 2026-10-09T00:46:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Uruguay has introduced a new strategy to enhance international air connectivity and boost tourism through a joint incentive fund. Established under Decree 219/026, the initiative is a partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Aeropuertos Uruguay.

The fund has an annual capacity of up to US$ 2.5 million, with the state and the airport concessionaire each contributing up to US$ 1.25 million. The program utilizes a results-based mechanism where airlines can receive US$ 15 for every additional foreign passenger transported compared to the previous semester. Furthermore, companies that open new regular routes are eligible for one-time payments ranging from US$ 17,500 to US$ 40,000.

Tourism Minister Pablo Menoni characterized the mechanism as a “results-based growth reward rather than a standard subsidy.” The program is currently operational, with the first payments expected to be processed following the close of the second semester starting in January.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Uruguay launches $2.5M fund to boost air connectivity

Uruguay has launched a $2.5 million annual incentive fund to boost international air connectivity by rewarding airlines for new routes and increased foreign passenger volumes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-launches-25m-fund-to-boost-air-connectivity

### 2026-09-26: Uruguay launches incentive fund to boost air connectivity

Uruguay has launched a US$ 2.5 million annual incentive fund to encourage airlines to develop new international routes and increase tourist arrivals to the country.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uruguay-launches-incentive-fund-to-boost-air-connectivity

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