Azul Linhas Aéreas inaugurated on December 9 its additional flights connecting Belo Horizonte (MG) with Curaçao, in the Caribbean, along with the new extension of this operation to Fort Lauderdale, in the United States, leveraging fifth freedom rights.
With the inclusion of the international route between Curaçao and Fort Lauderdale, tourists and residents of the island now have a new option to travel to Florida, complementing the existing services to Miami (eight flights per week by American Airlines and three by Surinam Airways).
The route between Belo Horizonte and Curaçao, which began on June 24, 2023, with a weekly frequency and was expanded to two within less than a year, has now increased by 100%, reaching four weekly frequencies. This expansion has been made possible thanks to a partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development of Curaçao, the Curaçao Tourism Board, and Invest Minas, according to our associated media outlet in Brazil, AEROIN.
The flights will depart from Tancredo Neves Airport at 10:40 AM, landing in Curaçao at 3:40 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The return from the Caribbean island will be at 1:10 PM, arriving in the capital of Minas Gerais at 8:10 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The flights are operated with Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The island, located in the Caribbean Sea, is already one of the most popular international destinations for Brazilians, according to data from Azul Viagens, Azul’s tourism operator. Curaçao offers various outdoor activities, such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, and more. The beauty of its beaches with various shades of blue, its capital with Dutch architecture, its climate, and the hospitality of its people have captivated Brazilians.
In one year of operations on the island, Azul has transported more than 22,000 passengers and operated over 170 flights between Belo Horizonte and Curaçao. The flights are available on Azul’s website, through its sales center, or via associated travel agencies.
