Brazil is the largest country in South America offering rich culture, beautiful coalescence of people, and most importantly football fanaticism. Therefore, as international events unfold airports in Brazil get a lot of investment to connect this country to the world.

With a lot of people moving and travelling to this country for different reasons, it can be beneficial to know the busiest Brazilian airports and what services they provide.

The following is a list of airports in Brazil that will help you when you travel: 

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, (GRU),Guarulhos

São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport, which opened on 20th January 1985, is the busiest airport in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 9.7 kilometres away from Guarulhos. Currently, a construction is going on (with an investment of $20 million) which will offer an improved cargo terminal to the passengers.

• Address: Rod. Hélio Smidt, s/nº - Aeroporto, Guarulhos - SP, 07190-100, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBGR
• IATA Code: GRU
• Category: International
• Terminals: São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport has three terminals:
  • Terminal 1
  • Terminal 2
  • Terminal 3
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Fast-track VIP airport assistance
  • Meet & greet services
  • VIP lounges

2. Brasília International Airport, (BSB),Lago Sul, Brasilia

Named after the 21st president of Brazil, Juscelino Kubitschek, Brasília–President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport is the third busiest airport in Brazil that started its journey on 3rd May 1957. This is one of the airports in Brazil that is only 12.8 kilometres away from Brasília.

• Address: Lago Sul, Brasilia - Federal District, 71608-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBBR
• IATA Code: BSB
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Brasília International Airport has two terminals:
  • Terminal 1 is the Domestic Terminal. It hosts regional and national services within Brazil.
  • Terminal 2 is the international Terminal. It operates international flights throughout the globe.
• Note: Terminal 2 is a brand new terminal, which the authority inaugurated in 2010, and it is the main international gateway to Brazil.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Pharmacy
  • First Aid station
  • Salon and spa
  • Smoking area
  • Duty-free stores
  • Mall
  • Lounges

3. Viracopos International Airport, (VCP), Viracopos, Campinas

Viracopos International Airport, which opened on 6th January 1987, is the international airport that serves the state of São Paulo. It is one of the most travelled airports in Brazil and only 17.9 kilometres away from Campinas.

• Address: Rodovia Santos Dumont, km 66 - Parque Viracopos, Campinas - SP, 13055-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBKP
• IATA Code: VCP
• Category: International 
• Terminals: Viracopos International Airport has two types of terminals:
  • Passenger Terminal
  • Cargo Terminal 
• Services & Amenities Available: 
  • VIP lounge
  • Civil Police
  • Military Police 
  • Medical office
  • Lost and found

4. Belo Horizonte International Airport,(CNF), Confins

Belo Horizonte International Airport is the primary international airport that serves Belo Horizonte. Infraero built this airport and inaugurated it in 1984, primarily to lessen the traffic at Pampulha Airport. It is currently among the major airports in Brazil and is only 5 kilometres away from Confins which you can cover with a short drive.

• Address: LMG-800, 76, Confins - MG, 33500-000, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBCF
• IATA Code: CNF
• Category: International
• Terminals: Belo Horizonte International Airport has one passenger terminal. It has two divisions where domestic and international flights operate respectively.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Postal Service
  • Pharmacy
  • “Cooperservice” porters
  • Baggage wrapping
  • Parenting rooms
  • Wheel-chair renting service
  • Medical Centre

5. Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport,(REC), Recife

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport is only 10 kilometres away from Recife. It started as an airfield during World War II, and at the end of the war, it became a technical and refuelling shop. Its original name was Ibura Airport, and in 1948, it got its new and current name Guararapes Airport.

• Address: Praça Min. Salgado Filho, s/n - Imbiribeira, Recife - PE, 51210-902, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBRF
• IATA Code: REC
• Category: International
• Terminals: Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport has one terminal that operates both international and domestic flights with separate gates.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Travel agencies
  • Post office
  • Free shop – duty-free dufry
  • Drugstore

6. Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport, (POA), Porto Alegre

Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport, which had its first terminal opened in 1940, serves Porto Alegre and the region of Greater Porto Alegre. With millions of passengers each year this airport is a major airport in Brazil. It is approximately 8 kilometres away from Porto Alegre.

• Address: Av. Severo Dullius, 90.010 - Anchieta, Porto Alegre - RS, 90200-310, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBPA
• IATA Code: POA
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Salgado Filho Porto Alegre International Airport has two terminals, however, only Terminal 1 is in use.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Post office
  • Travel agencies
  • Comfort station
  • Health and beauty clinics
  • Medical centre

7. Salvador International Airport, São Cristóvão,(SSA), Salvador

Salvador International Airport, which opened in 1980, has many names such as Dois de Julho International Airport, Salvador Bahia Airport, etc. It is one of the most highly travelled Brazilian airports which is 22.3 kilometres away from the city of Salvador.

• Address: Pr. Gago Coutinho, S/N - São Cristóvão, Salvador - BA, 41510-045, Brazil
• ICAO Code: MSLP
• IATA Code: SSA
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Salvador International Airport has one terminal that handles all flights.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • VIP lounge
  • Stores
  • Duty-free
  • Tourism agencies
  • Public agencies

8. Galeão International Airport,(GIG), Rio de Janeiro

Galeão International Airport started its journey on 1st February 1952. It also shares its facilities with the Brazilian Air Force and Galeão Air Force Base. With millions of passengers each year it is no overstatement that it is one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 19.7 kilometres away from Rio de Janeiro.

• Address: Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº - Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBGL
• IATA Code: GIG
• Category: International
• Terminals: Galeão International Airport has two passenger terminals. Each terminal is capable of handling 7.5 million passengers each year.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • BB Turismo
  • Wheelchair
  • Post office
  • Air Farma
  • Comfort station
  • Sports souvenir shops
  • Rio souvenir shops
  • Federal Police

9. Fortaleza Airport,(FOR),Serrinha, Fortaleza

This airport got its name Fortaleza-Pinto Martins International Airport from a Ceará-born aviator who was the pioneer of the air link between Rio de Janeiro and New York City. This airport which opened in 1998 helps millions of passengers reach their destinations each year. What more? It is only 9.6 kilometres away from Fortaleza.  

• Address: Av. Senador Carlos Jereissati, 3000 - Serrinha, Fortaleza - CE, 60741-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBFZ
• IATA Code: FOR
• Category: International
  
• Terminals: Fortaleza-Pinto Martins International Airport has one terminal with several levels that handle all flights.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Baby care facilities
  • Chapel
  • Pharmacy
  • Medical service
  • Lounges
  • Duty-free stores
  • Post office
  • Travel agencies

10. Afonso Pena International Airport, (CWB), São José dos Pinhais, PR

For the region of Curitiba, Afonso Pena International Airport is the main airport. Companhia de Concessões Rodoviárias (CCR) operates this airport and got its construction completed in 1945. This airport is among the busiest airports in Brazil with millions of passengers passing through each year. Furthermore, It is only 3.7 kilometres away from São José dos Pinhais. 

• Address: Av. Rocha Pombo - Águas Belas, São José dos Pinhais - PR, 83010-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBCT
• IATA Code: CWB 
• Category: International 
• Terminals: Afonso Pena International Airport has two terminals, one is a passenger terminal, and the other is a cargo terminal. 
• Services & Amenities Available: 
  • Gifts and souvenir stores
  • Drugstore 
  • Grocery store
  • Police Civil
  • Military Police
  • Federal Police
  • ANAC

11. Hercílio Luz International Airport,(FLN), Florianópolis

Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport or Floripa Airport, which opened in 1927, serves the city of Florianópolis and its adjacent regions. It serves millions of passengers from around the world. Furthermore, it is only 15.6 kilometres away from Florianópolis.

• Address: Rod. Ac. ao Aeroporto, 6.200 - Carianos, Florianópolis - SC, 88047-902, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBFL
• IATA Code: FLN
• Category: International
• Terminals: Florianópolis-Hercílio Luz International Airport has two terminals (old and new):
  • The old terminal is for handling cargo.
  • The new terminal (opened in 1976) is for passengers. 
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Fashion and sports store 
  • Handicraft store
  • Jewellery store 
  • Perfumery store 
  • Chargers luggage 
  • Post office 
  • Ministry of Agriculture 
  • Federal Police
  • Civic Police 

12. Belém/Val-de-Cans International Airport,(BEL), Belém, PA

Val-de-Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport, which opened on 24th January 1959, is the main airport that serves Belém. This airport stays busy with millions of passengers throughout the year. Furthermore, it is conveniently situated only 10 kilometres away from Belém.

• Address: Av. Júlio César, s/n - Val-de-Cans, Belém - PA, 66115-970, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBBE
• IATA Code: BEL
• Category: International
• Terminals: Val-de-Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport has one terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Souvenir Stores
  • Duty-Free 
  • Luggage wrapping 
  • Lost and found 
  • Chapel
  • Medical Clinic 
  • Pharmacy
  • Baby changing area 

13. Marechal Rondon International Airport,(CGB), Vila Pirineu, Várzea Grande

Marechal Rondon International Airport, which started its journey in 1956, serves the region of Cuiabá. Each year it handles millions of passengers (almost close to its capacity) which makes it one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 2 kilometres away from Várzea Grande.

• Address: Av. João Ponce de Arruda, s/n - Vila Pirineu, Várzea Grande - MT, 78110-900, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBCY
• IATA Code: CGB
• Category: International
• Terminals: Marechal Rondon International Airport has two terminals.
  • Terminal A(A)
  • Terminal 1(T1)
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Roots Gifts and Crafts
  • Antiques retail trade
  • Brazil nut collection in native forests
  • Travel agency
  • Public agencies
  • Handicraft stores
  • Pharmacy and drugstore

14. Eduardo Gomes International Airport,(MAO), Amazonas

The International Airport of Manaus or Eduardo Gomes International Airport, which started its operations in 1976, is the most important in the state of Amazonas. With millions of passengers a year it counts as a major airport in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 13.1 kilometres away from Manaus.

• Address: Tarumã, Manaus - State of Amazonas, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBEG
• IATA Code: MAO 
• Category: International 
• Terminals: The International Airport of Manaus has five terminals: 
  • Passenger Terminal 1 deals with all international and domestic flights.
  • Passenger Terminal 2 handles general aviation. 
  • Cargo Terminal 1 and 2 deal with goods for export.
  • Cargo Terminal 3 handles goods for import. 
• Services & Amenities Available: 
  • Baby care facilities 
  • Banking Service 
  • Duty-Free
  • Medical service
  • Pharmacy 
  • Travel agencies 

15. Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport,(VIX), Vitória

Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport serves Vitória and got its name from a local politician Aguiar Salles who is also a law professor. This airport was built in 1949. However, the construction finished in 2018. Soon after its operation began, it became one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 12.5 kilometres away from Vitória.

• Address: Av. Roza Helena Schorling Albuquerque, S/N - Aeroporto, Vitória - ES, 29075-685, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBVT
• IATA Code: VIX
• Category: International
• Terminals: The Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport has two terminals:
  • Passenger Terminal
  • Cargo Terminal
• Services & Amenities Available: 
  • Infraero Information Counter 
  • ANAC
  • ANVISA
  • Police Civil 
  • Federal Police
  • Baggage protection 

16. Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, (MCZ), Rio Largo, Alagoas

Maceió/Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport, also known as Campo dos Palmares Airport, serves the city of Maceió. This airport was inaugurated on 14th October 1928 and is seen as one of the most modern airports after the renovation in 2005. Furthermore, it is only 21 kilometres away from the city.

• Address: Tabuleiro do Pinto, Rio Largo - State of Alagoas, 57100-000, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBMO
• IATA Code: MCZ
• Category: International
• Terminals: Maceió/Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport has one passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Lounges
  • Chapel
  • Baby care facilities
  • Medical services
  • Travel agencies

17. Greater Natal International Airport,(NAT), São Gonçalo do Amarante

Greater Natal International Airport or Natal Airport, which opened on 31st May 2014, serves Natal and its metropolitan area. This airport focuses heavily on both passenger and cargo transportation.

With millions of passengers passing through the airport each year it stayed among the busiest airports in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 8 kilometres away from São Gonçalo do Amarante.

• Address: Av. Dr. Ruy Pereira dos Santos, 3100 - Aeroporto, São Gonçalo do Amarante - RN, 59290-000, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBSG
• IATA Code: NAT
• Category: International
• Terminals: Greater Natal International Airport has two terminals:
  • Passenger Terminal
  • Cargo Terminal
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Gas stations
  • Car rental
  • Medical centre
  • Federal Police
  • Military Police of Tourism
  • National Civic Aviation Agency (ANAC)
  • ANVISA

18. São Paulo–Congonhas Airport,(CGH), Vila Congonhas, São Paulo

São Paulo–Congonhas Airport, which opened on 12th April 1936, is one of the four commercial airports that serve São Paulo, Brazil. In recent years this airport has been one of the busiest airports in Brazil. Furthermore, Iit is only 10.3 kilometres away from São Paulo.

• Address: Av. Washington Luís, s/nº - Vila Congonhas, São Paulo - SP, 04626-911, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBSP
• IATA Code: CGH
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: São Paulo–Congonhas Airport has one 51,535 m2 passenger terminal.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • Business and conference facilities
  • Travel agencies
  • Medical station
  • Disabled facilities
  • Baby care rooms
  • Post office
  • Pharmacy
  • Baggage storage

19. Santos Dumont Airport,(SDU), Rio de Janeiro

Santos Dumont Airport serves Rio de Janeiro and has seen a huge number of passengers in recent years. This airport, which opened on 10th April 1936, is the second major airport that serves this region. Furthermore, it is only 4.9 kilometres away from Rio de Janeiro.

Address: Praça Sen. Salgado Filho, s/n - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20021-340, Brazil

• ICAO Code: SBRJ
• IATA Code: SDU
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: Santos Dumont Airport has two terminals:
  • Terminal 1 provides a concession facility for arriving passengers. It does not house airlines, or handle flights. It does not have boarding gates either.
  • Terminal 2 handles all operations. It has four levels.
• Services & Amenities Available: 
  • Medical services
  • Postal services
  • Luggage wrapping and storage
  • Information desk
  • Baby care facilities
  • Duty-free stores

20. Goiânia International Airport,(GYN), Goiania

Santa Genoveva/Goiânia International Airport, which started its operations in 1974, serves the region of Goiânia. This airport helps millions of passengers reach their destinations each year and ranks among the most crowded airports in Brazil. Furthermore, it is only 11.1 kilometres away from Goiânia.

• Address: Alameda 4, s/n - Santa Genoveva, Goiânia - GO, Brazil
• ICAO Code: SBGO
• IATA Code: GYN
• Category: Domestic
• Terminals: Santa Genoveva/Goiânia International Airport has two terminals (old and new):
  • The old terminal can handle 600,000 passengers per year.
  • The new terminal is capable of handling 6.3 million passengers per year.
• Services & Amenities Available:
  • ANVISA – National Health Surveillance Agency
  • Federal Police
  • CAT – Service Center Tourist
  • Military Police

After going through this list of the busiest airports in Brazil you would have an overall idea of Brazil's aviation scenario. In the upcoming days, many airports would join the list and many would move up and down. However, these airports are the best in the largest country of South America.