Mérida Airport handles 2 million passengers in first half of 2026, ranks among Mexico's busiest

Mérida International Airport has established itself as one of Mexico's busiest air terminals, serving 2 million passengers in the first six months of 2026. The Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Asur) reported that this figure includes both arrivals and departures through the capital of Yucatán.

Héctor Navarrete Muñoz, Asur's regional director, highlighted the consistent upward trend in traveler numbers to Yucatán. He noted that the "Manuel Crescencio Rejón" International Airport is experiencing significant dynamism, positioning it favorably among national airports. The current figures suggest that Mérida Airport will conclude 2026 with 4 million passengers, surpassing the initial expansion targets.

During the first half of the year, the airport facilitated 28,963 flight operations. Of these, 16,547 were commercial flights, while 12,416 involved general aviation. Navarrete Muñoz also observed an increase in passengers traveling for work or business, alongside a growing number of residents who commute to other cities for employment while maintaining their homes in Yucatán.

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the flow of travelers to Yucatán maintains an ascending trend and places the "Manuel Crescencio Rejón" International Airport among the terminals with the most dynamism in the country.