El Salvador’s International Airport San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez closed 2025 with more than 5.2 million passengers handled, confirming a sustained growth trend in the country’s air travel sector, according to the Autonomous Executive Port Commission (CEPA). The figure includes arrivals, departures, transit, and connecting passengers, placing the airport close to the historic 5.29 million passengers recorded in 2024.
CEPA president Federico Anliker highlighted that the results reflect consistent progress despite fluctuations during the year. “We reached 5.2 million passengers, including arrivals, departures, and transit, which means we are maintaining sustained growth at El Salvador’s International Airport,” Anliker said during a press conference. The airport also registered 51,000 flight operations in 2025, a 5 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Beyond passenger traffic, the airport posted strong gains in cargo movement, with an 11 percent increase that brought total cargo close to 40 million kilograms. This growth reinforces the airport’s role as a regional logistics hub and supports El Salvador’s expanding trade and tourism activity.
December remained the busiest month of the year, underscoring the country’s growing appeal as a travel destination. CEPA reported 524,000 passengers during the holiday season, a 4 percent increase compared to December 2024. “We had more arrivals than departures, which reflects the significant increase in tourism in the country,” Anliker noted. Looking ahead, CEPA expressed optimism about continued growth in 2026, supported by rising travel demand and increased airport operations.