Belo Horizonte is the 3rd largest city in Brazil coming after Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. You'll find this city at about 2/3 of the way from Brasilia to Rio. It is the capital of Minas Gerais state. The name means Beautiful Horizon. The city of Belo Horizonte was completely built on a plan corresponding to that of Washington D.C., with a very long highway circling the whole city. It is considered to be one of the cities with the best quality of life in Latin America.

Flights to Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897 and is Brazil’s third largest city with a population of some 2.5 million inhabitants and over 5.1 million inhabitants in metropolitan area. The city is also a leading cultural centre, with more than three universities, a historical museum, numerous libraries, and sports stadiums.

Flights to Belo Horizonte with Copa Airline

Two airports serve Belo Horizonte:
Confins Airport - Confins connects the city with direct flights to the USA, the Caribbean and Europe and to most major cities in Brazil through domestic flights. It's located about 40 km from the city downtown. It's connected to the downtown area by Conexão Aeroporto , express buses (R$ 16.90) and taxis. There is also an express bus to Pampulha and the rodoviária for R$6,45.

Pampulha Airport is managing some domestic flights, especially within the state of Minas Gerais, 9 km from the city centre.

Copa Airlines operating flights to Belo Horizonte and Panama City.

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