Cancún International Airport reported a decline in passenger traffic in March, with declines in domestic, international and overall passenger traffic, according to new data from airport operator ASUR.
Total passenger traffic decreased by 4.6%
processed at the airport Total number of passengers in March: 2,801,790from below 2,936,470 in the same month last year 4.6% decrease. The decline represents a decline of more than 134,000 travelers compared to the previous year, a significant change for one of the largest airports in the Caribbean Basin.
These soft results come amid a combination of factors, including differences in the calendar timings of Easter and Semana Santa, which can shift peak travel demand between March and April, and a broad return to normalcy after years of post-pandemic travel increases.
International traffic decline 4.1%
International passenger transport reached 2,054,234 travelerscomparison 2,142,355 March of the previous year, 4.1% decrease. This section remains the backbone of Cancun’s transportation, with routes originating primarily from the United States and Canada.
The decline reflects a mix of adjusted airline capacity on some routes and demand measures driven by the continued surge in international leisure travel. Perception factors, including ongoing security concerns in parts of Mexico, were also cited as potential influences on travelers’ decision-making, although the direct impact is more difficult to quantify.
Domestic traffic decreased by 5.9%
Total domestic passenger traffic Travelers 747,556from below 794,115 In March last year, 5.9% decreaseThis represents the steepest decline among the three sectors.
The domestic recession means a slowdown in domestic travel demand in Mexico this month, the same calendar-related changes and a broader rebalancing of demand affecting international traffic.
Taken together, the March numbers highlight a broader cooling in Cancun air traffic due to a combination of timing effects, airline adjustments and more moderate demand patterns following a prolonged period of growth.
