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ASUR Reports Passenger Traffic for May 2025

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: ASR; BMV: ASUR) has announced its total passenger traffic for May 2025. According to the report, the total reached 5.7 million passengers, showing a decrease of 2.2% compared to the same period in 2024. The passenger traffic results were varied across the different regions where ASUR operates, revealing significant insights for the aviation sector.

Overview of Passenger Traffic Trends

In Puerto Rico, passenger traffic saw a positive increase of 1.3%, attributed to a strong 10.5% growth in international traffic alongside a slight 0.2% rise in domestic traffic. This contrasts sharply with the trends observed in Mexico and Colombia, where ASUR reported declines—3.0% in Mexico and 3.4% in Colombia.

Detailed Breakdown of Traffic Data

1. Mexico: A Decline in Passenger Numbers
In Mexico, the statistics registered a drop in total passenger numbers, falling from about 3.34 million in May 2024 to approximately 3.24 million in May 2025. This decline includes a drop of 5.6% in international traffic and a minimal decrease of 0.4% in domestic travel. The domestic passenger traffic in Mexico has shown slight improvement over the year, with an increase from 7.87 million to 7.91 million in year-to-date figures despite the May decline.

2. Puerto Rico: Steady Growth amidst Global Challenges
Conversely, San Juan, Puerto Rico, demonstrated resilience with a continued increase in passengers, reporting a total of 1.15 million for the month, translating to a 1.3% year-on-year growth. The international segment significantly boosted these figures, marking a dramatic 10.5% increase, emphasizing the island’s role as a key international hub.

3. Colombia: A Mixed Bag of Results
The Colombian market presented a more complex picture. Passenger numbers declined slightly by 3.4%, totaling around 1.32 million passengers in May 2025 when compared to the previous year. While Colombia saw a sizeable gain of 6.7% in international passengers, this was overshadowed by a drop in domestic travel, which fell dramatically by 6.1%. This duality highlights the varying recovery paths in the international travel landscape.

Year-to-Date Comparisons

For the year to date, ASUR reported 30.34 million total passengers, which is a growth of 0.4% overall, showcasing the resilience of passenger transportation despite fluctuating monthly performances. The year-on-year domestic traffic saw a more substantial increase of 2.9%, indicating potential growth in travel recovery as we proceed further into 2025.

Understanding the Impacts

The report highlights how regional dynamics influence air travel and underline the importance of international traffic for both Puerto Rico and Colombia, while Mexico faces significant challenges in returning to pre-pandemic levels. The impacts of recent economic conditions and travel norms can be seen in these fluctuations and will continue to shape the operational strategies of airport authorities moving forward.

Conclusion

ASUR’s passenger traffic report for May 2025 not only provides a crucial snapshot of the aviation landscape but also indicates the different trajectories of recovery among its operational markets. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to global conditions as ASUR seeks to navigate through changing travel patterns and potentially embrace strategies to boost these numbers in the coming months. As the international travel sector gradually rebounds, ASUR stands poised to leverage its unique operational strengths and continue engaging with its customers across all three markets.