Passenger traffic at Macau International Airport (MIA) reached more than 7.52 million in 2025, with flight movements exceeding 58,000, the operator said Monday, noting a surge in international routes despite a slight annual decline.
The airport reported a 26 percent rise in international routes and a 7 percent increase in international passenger traffic compared with 2024.
During the Macau SAR Establishment Day and Christmas holiday period from December 20 to 25, MIA handled over 140,000 passengers, averaging 179 flights and 24,000 travellers per day. The busiest day was December 23, when traffic peaked at more than 26,000 passengers.
Currently, 29 airlines connect Macau to 47 destinations across mainland China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.
Despite the year-end surge, overall passenger traffic fell 1.6 percent compared with 2024, as weaker demand in the first half and summer period weighed on totals. Cargo volumes, however, rose 1.08 percent year-on-year.
The airport said new and resumed routes in the fourth quarter – including Jinan, Cebu, Haiphong, Ho Chi Minh City and Vladivostok – helped lift traffic. Talks are under way with carriers on further expansion, including potential Middle East services. Passengers can already reach Europe and the Americas via hubs in Chengdu, Chongqing and Taiwan with layovers of two to three hours.
Looking ahead, MIA plans to roll out a “Check’ N Fly” hotel check-in and baggage drop-off service before Lunar New Year 2026, allowing travellers to leave luggage at hotels and proceed directly to boarding.
Macau welcomed 40.06 million visitor arrivals in 2025, setting a new historical record and surpassing pre-pandemic levels
