A new record in air travel for the festive season has been set in Cape Town and the Western Cape. According to WESGRO, for December 2025 specifically, 1.12 million two-way passengers were recorded at Cape Town International Airport. This reflected an 8% year-on-year increase. According to WESGRO, this represents another record-breaking December for the province.

A new record in air travel for the festive season has been set in Cape Town and the Western Cape

The CEO for WESGRO, Wrenelle Stander, says the other record that is being boasted about is that Cape Town International Airport has recorded a record-breaking 11.1 million two-way passengers (domestic and international) in 2025. This figure has never been achieved in a year. Stander is also the Official Spokesperson of Cape Town Air Access.

Tourism and Trade Investment Promotion Agency

WESGRO is the abbreviation for the Western Cape Tourism, Trade, and Investment Promotion Agency. According to its website, it serves as the official government body for Cape Town and the Western Cape to attract visitors, businesses, and investment, promoting economic growth for the region. She says Cape Town Air Access is a global award-winning air-route development project. It acts as the focal point for proactive air route development, for both passengers and air cargo, in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

Cargo volumes are showing continued growth

Stander says the airport in December surpassed its 2024 record with regard to flying passengers. In 2024, the record stood at 364 000 two-way international passengers. This was an increase of 10% year-on-year. At the same time, domestic two-way passengers also showed an increase by 7%, reaching 754 000 that month. She says they are also happy that cargo volumes are showing continued growth. There was an increase of 42% compared to 2024 for the first 10 months of 2025.