The Quito airport maintained its growth trend during the 2025, both in passengers, load and as in the size of its terminal thanks to the recently inaugurated expansion.
Year 2025 marked a turning point for the Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Under the administration of Quiport Corporation, the airport consolidated a key expansion and strengthened its operational performance, logistics and connectivity.
That's how it was 2025 for Quito Airport
After a 2024 complex in terms of connectivity, in which the country and Quito lost some routes and airlines, the 2025 It was shown as a year of stability with a slight growth in passengers (subject to final data from the DGAC), a great boost in cargo and with more passenger and airline capacity thanks to the expansion.
In this context, I share the main achievements and recognitions of the airport during the past year.
Expansion and capacity
With an investment of US$ 74.2 millions, financed with Quiport's own resources, came into operation airport expansion. The work, that was worked by Ecuadorian hands, addition 17 647 additional m² in the passenger terminal and 35 000 m2 on the platform, and incorporates larger areas for both international arrival and departure, baggage handling system improvements, reconfiguration of the Customs area; new commercial spaces; 20 new airline check-in counters and 12 self-check equipment; a pre-boarding room for 350 passengers; and the expansion of the international VIP room, which will be delivered in 2026. These improvements increase the capacity of the airport 5 a 7 million passengers per year.
Operational efficiency
The implementation of new biometric doors on international departures streamlined Immigration controls and elevated the passenger experience, aligning the operation with international standards. In the first stage of operation of biometric doors, They can be used by Ecuadorian passengers of legal age traveling to South American countries that do not require a visa to enter..
Air connectivity
During 2025, Quito airport mobilized 5.4 million passengers, with the operation of 12 commercial airlines, that connected the capital with 8 national destinations and 14 international destinations. This performance consolidates the airport as a strategic connection point for the country and the region.. In this context, highlighted the start of direct Quito–Madrid flights by Air Europa and the announcement of the resumption of the Quito–Mexico City route by Aeroméxico - which will begin operations in March 2026-, expanding link options with Europe and North America. What's more, there were increases in frequencies to New York, Panama, Bogota, Lima y Houston, increasing the offer of seats to those destinations.
The first four months of 2025 were marked by the uncertainty inherent to an electoral process, which influenced a reduction in passengers, However, From May, Quito airport registered a sustained increase in the number of travelers, which allows us to close a positive year, with a slight increase compared to 2024, year in which they mobilized 5.3 million passengers.
Air cargo
The logistics operation confirmed its regional leadership and the growth trend registered since 2021; cargo volume grew from 364 thousand metric tons in 2024* a 407 thousand tons in 2025**, transported by 16 cargo airlines in operation, consolidating Quito as a key driver for foreign trade, especially in flower export, that correspond to the 93 % of cargo exported from the airport of Quito.
Experience and recognitions
Next, some of the key recognitions granted by international organizations and specialized authorities, that reflect operational performance, the quality of service and environmental management of the Mariscal Sucre International Airport during 2025.
- Quito airport among the most punctual in the world, according to Cirium.
- Best Airport in Latin America and the Caribbean, in the Airport Service Quality program (ASQ) Airports Council International.
- Best Regional Airport in South America, at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.
- Fifth place in air cargo in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to ACI-LAC.
- Level Accreditation 5 in Passenger Experience, renewed by the Airports Council International (ACI).
- ‘Blue Dot’ Recognition, awarded by the Ministry of the Environment, for water management at Quito airport.
- Award for coexistence between biodiversity and air operations, awarded by ACILAC.
In summary, 2025 consolidated a larger airport, modern and efficient, prepared to sustain future growth in air transport, strengthen the logistics and connectivity of Ecuador, and enhance its contribution to tourism and the economic development of the country.
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