Mérida Airport continues its steady rise as one of the fastest-growing aviation hubs in southeastern Mexico, with passenger numbers increasing by almost 10% in the first five months of the year.
New figures from airport operator ASUR show that the destination’s The international airport handled 1.7 million passengers through May., 9.9% increase Compared to the same period last year.
Growth has been driven by domestic and international demand, with domestic traffic remaining the airport’s main engine.
Domestic demand continues to increase
Domestic passenger transport reached 1.52 million travelers by Mayconsolation 10.3% From the same period of the previous year.
processed at the airport 313,280 domestic passengers in May aloneThis compares to 281,520 travelers in the same month last year. 11.3% increase.
These figures reflect continued demand for travel to Mérida, a city that has become one of Mexico’s most popular destinations for cultural tourism, food-focused excursions and gateway access to the Yucatan Peninsula.
International traffic also expands
International passenger traffic also showed an increase.
airport welcomed 183,228 overseas travelers as of Mayconsolation 6.1% year after year.
Total international traffic volume in May 29,549 passengersThe number of travelers in the same month last year was 28,352. 4.2% increase.
Although international traffic still represents a small portion of the airport’s overall business, continued growth highlights Mérida’s growing appeal among visitors arriving from outside Mexico.
Growing into a gateway to Yucatan
Integrated domestic and international traffic reach 342,829 passengers in Mayconsolation 10.6% Since the same month last year.
In the first five months of the year, overall ridership increased compared to the previous year. 1.55 to 1.7 million travelers.
The continued growth comes as Mérida strengthens its position as a regional gateway for travelers to destinations across the Yucatan Peninsula, including the beach destinations of the Gulf Coast, the region’s renowned culinary scene and Mexico’s most important archaeological sites.
The latest figures show the airport’s growth trend is broadening, driven by increased domestic connectivity and growing interest in Yucatan as a year-round travel destination.
