The NOA is close to agreeing with a new airline to start more flights abroad

This was announced by an important tourism source from one of the northern Argentine provinces, which opened the connections of LATAM Airlines this Monday.

12/15/2025 – 10:59 am

The Argentine north is trying to consolidate itself as a pole of international connectivity outside the Buenos Aires axis. Tucumana province that has historically been a leader in opening air routes in the region is in the final stages of negotiations establish a third international airline to Teniente Benjamín Matienzo Airport. This was announced by the President of the Tucumán Tourism Organization, Domingo Amaya, assuring that the official announcement with the operational details and the name of the new operator could be made in the coming days by Governor Osvaldo Jaldo. Although nothing concrete emerged, it would not be unreasonable to imagine the Brazilian GOL trying to connect Tucumán with São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.

In case of finalization, this airline would be added to the current offer, which is already included Copa Airlines, which operates direct flights, and the group LATAM Airlines, which reactivated an important route this Monday. The province is committed to expanding seat availability to regional markets strengthen its position in the airline circle, something that the business and tourism sectors consider crucial to the competitiveness and visibility of the NOA. These connectivity efforts come in parallel with an investment plan that Aeropuertos Argentina is implementing to double the operating capacity of the Tucumán terminal.

LATAM has resumed its flights to Tucuman

A decisive step in the consolidation of the airport as an air distribution center took place this Monday with the resumption of flight operations by LATAM Airlines Perú Direct connection between Lima (LIM) and Tucumán (TUC).

The first flight from the Peruvian capital landed at Teniente General Benjamín Matienzo International Airport at 5:03 a.m., inaugurating a strategic connection. The airline’s operating scheme includes three weekly flights between both cities. This route is crucial as it allows passengers to access the company’s extensive network through the Jorge Chávez hub in Lima, which offers connections to more than 32 international destinations and 17 domestic points within Peru.

The President of the Tucumán Tourism Entity, Domingo Amaya, stated: “This flight connects us directly to a strategic international hub. The Lima-Tucumán route is a new gateway for foreign tourism seeking an authentic and historical experience in our province.”

The first LATAM aircraft that arrived in Tucumán from Lima and inaugurated the new route

Ente Tucumán Turismo (ETT) organized a warm welcome event to receive the first LATAM flight. At dawn and in persistent drizzle, the expansion of the province’s tourist offerings was celebrated.

At the airport, passengers were treated to a special breakfast. The atmosphere was enlivened by the music of Diego Molina, who performed typical Tucumán songs, while the Los Intérpretes acting group gave an emotional welcome with their period characters. As gifts, tourists received merchandise featuring local products and glasses that read “Welcome to Tucumán,” recognizing the province’s commitment to the visitor experience.