Manaus Airport celebrates three years of concession by expanding the air network in Amazonas

• The airport recorded a significant increase in the number of international and domestic flights;
• New routes and services boosted tourism and trade;
• The concessionaire acts as a catalyst, working in partnership with state, municipal entities, and airlines.

The Concessionaire of the Amazon Airports, part of the VINCI Airports network, celebrates three years at the helm of Manaus Airport in October, a period marked by a significant expansion of the air network in Amazonas. Since its arrival in the Northern region, VINCI Airports has stood out as a catalyst for new flights, working in partnership with state, municipal entities, and airlines, aiming to boost tourism and the local economy. As a result, the state recorded a significant increase in flight frequency, especially to international destinations.

Among the prominent domestic destinations are São Paulo, Brasília, and Rio de Janeiro. For international flights, the most sought-after were the United States and Colombia. Manaus also offers regular flights to Florida, Venezuela, and Panama, and in November, will have direct flights to Portugal with TAP. Copa Airlines will increase the frequency of flights to Panama starting in January.

The passenger volume grew substantially, with Tefé Airport standing out, recording a 126% increase, and Tabatinga showing an 18% growth in 2024. At Manaus Airport, between January and September, passenger traffic reached 2.1 million, representing a 5.8% increase compared to the same period the previous year.

In addition to boosting air connectivity, the concessionaire made significant investments in airport modernization. With a total of R$ 1.4 billion invested, the Concessionaire of the Amazon Airports promoted infrastructure works not only at Manaus Airport but also in Tefé, Tabatinga, and other units in the Northern Region, such as Boa Vista (RR), Rio Branco (AC), and Porto Velho (RO). These works included remodeling of boarding and disembarkation areas, modernization of baggage carousels, and improvements in cooling and lighting systems, as well as restructuring the international boarding flow.

Considering its commitment to environmental responsibility, VINCI Airports prioritizes sustainability in its interventions. At Manaus Airport, the Sustainability Complex was structured. Tabatinga and Tefé adopted a solar-powered night lighting system, consolidating the use of sustainable solutions, which, in addition to increasing safety, reduce energy consumption.

Alongside infrastructure investments, the concessionaire maintained a strong commitment to social development, offering computer training courses for young Ticuna indigenous people in partnership with the State Government, aiming to expand educational and employment opportunities. 

CEO of VINCI Airports in Brazil, Julio Ribas, emphasizes: “At the start of this concession, we focused on adjusting and improving all airport infrastructure to ensure operations occur efficiently, safely, and sustainably, in addition to providing a more functional and comfortable environment for passengers. In parallel, we continue with our purpose of acting, wherever possible, to expand the air network, increasingly connecting the region. We celebrate these first three years with important results.”