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List of Top Busiest Airports in Brazil: A Quick Guide

São Paulo-Guarulhos Intl Airport

Brazil’s largest and busiest airport, GRU handles over 40M passengers annually with global and domestic connections.

Congonhas-São Paulo Airport

Located in central São Paulo, CGH serves high-frequency domestic flights, especially shuttle routes to Rio and Brasília.

Brasília International Airport

Key hub for Brazil’s capital, with flights to all major cities, serving over 15M passengers annually in the country’s central region.

Rio de Janeiro-Galeão Intl Airport

Main international airport in Rio, GIG connects to Europe, the Americas, and key domestic hubs, handling over 10M passengers yearly.

Salvador-Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães Intl Airport

Northeast Brazil’s gateway, SSA handles millions of leisure and regional travelers, with routes across Brazil and to Europe.

Recife-Guararapes Intl Airport

Strategic airport for Brazil’s northeast coast, offering domestic, Caribbean, and European flights with over 8M passengers yearly.

Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho Intl Airport

Southern Brazil’s major airport, POA connects to major Brazilian cities and South American destinations, with growing international links.