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From January to November, more than 12.2 million passengers have already passed through BH Airport. With the start of school holidays and the possibility of extended Christmas and New Year's holidays, the expectation is to receive approximately 1 million travelers this December, surpassing the 2024 figure, when 12.3 million passengers passed through the terminal. In the accumulated year, up to November 2025, passenger traffic is already 19.9% ​​higher than the same period in 2019 (pre-pandemic). Considering the comparison between 2024 and 2025, the growth is 8.3%.

The numbers indicate that the high season is officially open, and the end-of-year festivities further intensify operations at BH Airport. From today, December 19th, until January 5th, 2026, more than 700,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Minas Gerais terminal. The peak of this movement will be on December 22nd, when approximately 44,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal. Between landings and takeoffs, more than 9,000 aircraft movements and 478 extra flights are scheduled to meet the December demand.

“During this period, we reinforce our commitment to the passenger experience, seeking to guarantee the excellence of our services. In the operation, we have increased the cleaning and security teams, including the support of our administrative team to assist passengers when necessary,” explains Fabiano Reis, Operations, Security and Passenger Experience Manager at BH Airport. “Passenger traffic at the Minas Gerais terminal is growing above the national average. On average, 40,000 passengers pass through here daily. We are the third airport with the largest number of destinations in Brazil and the second in domestic flights,” emphasizes Fabiano Reis.

Traveling with children

For those traveling by plane with children, special attention should be paid to the appropriate documentation for national and international boarding. A birth certificate or civil identification document with a photo, such as an RG (Brazilian national identity card) or passport, is required for children up to 11 years and 11 months old traveling within Brazil accompanied by their parents or guardians (tutor or custodian), or in the company of grandparents or relatives over 18 years of age up to the third degree, such as siblings and uncles/aunts.

It is also important to present a document proving the parentage or relationship with the responsible adult. For children 12 years of age and older, only a civil identification document is valid. In the case of children traveling unaccompanied or with a companion over 18 years of age authorized by the parents or guardians, in addition to the birth certificate or civil identification document, a travel authorization from the parents or guardians is also required, with a notarized signature or through the Electronic Travel Authorization.

For international travel, a valid Brazilian passport must be presented. If the child is traveling with only one parent, in addition to the passport, it is necessary to carry express authorization from the absent parent, through a document with a notarized signature. If the child or adolescent is unaccompanied or with a guardian over 18 years of age authorized by the parents, a valid Brazilian passport and express authorization from both parents or guardians must be presented, through a document with a notarized signature.

There's fun at BH Airport

The Kids' Area is the ideal option for families traveling with children who are looking for entertainment between boarding and disembarking, with themed playgrounds and a plane for the kids to have fun pretending to fly. BH Airport has an area dedicated especially to young passengers and visitors in the lobby and departure lounge. Holidays and end-of-year festivities also invite a visit to the Panoramic Terrace, located on the second floor of the terminal's public area, which offers a privileged view of the runway.

HIGH SEASON COMBINES COMFORT AND SAFETY

Pay attention to the tips that make the check-in and security inspection process faster

§ BH Airport recommends that passengers pay close attention to flight schedules and arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours in advance for international flights, especially during this rainy season, which slows traffic on highways.

§ Another essential guideline is to check your personal documentation before leaving home. For domestic flights, it is necessary to present a valid official document with a photo. For international flights, it is also necessary to check the requirements of the destination country, such as minimum passport validity, vaccination certificate, and visa.

§ It is important that passengers check the airline's instructions before boarding. Upon disembarking, passengers on domestic flights should be aware of the changes: disembarkation 1 is exclusively for Azul, while disembarkation 2 serves Gol, LATAM and other airlines. Passengers without checked baggage can disembark through any of the lounges.

§ BH Airport offers a free electric cart service, operating from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, facilitating movement between gates 17 and 33 of the domestic departure area, especially for the elderly, pregnant women, and passengers with mobility difficulties. The service is also available to those who are not part of the priority group, ensuring convenience, comfort, speed, and accessibility for the passenger.

Sun and sea

Coastal destinations, such as Salvador (BA), Maceió (AL), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Vitória (ES), João Pessoa (PB), Porto Seguro (BA), Fortaleza (CE), and Cruz (CE), are the most sought after. Porto Alegre (RS) and Parauapebas (PA) also register an increase in traffic during this period. For the high season, the domestic market highlights the operation of the seasonal route to Navegantes, gateway to the northern coast of Santa Catarina and tourist spots such as Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, Bombinhas and Penha, where Beto Carrero World theme park is located.

The international air network continues to include routes to Europe, North America, Latin America & the Caribbean, with flights to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Panama City (Panama), Lisbon (Portugal), Orlando (USA), Santiago (Chile) and Willemstad (Curaçao), one of the highlights of the season. Curaçao is one of the preferred international destinations this summer. The route to Willemstad operates with four weekly frequencies, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, expanding connectivity between Minas Gerais and the Caribbean.

Christmas and New Year's holidays boost traffic at BH Airport and are expected to attract more than 700,000 passengers during this period.

Holidays and end-of-year festivities coincide with the start of summer and intensify passenger traffic in the month that opens the high season at BH Airport. The Christmas and New Year holidays, which fall on a Wednesday and offer the possibility of a long weekend, project the largest share of demand for the month. More than 700,000 passengers are expected to pass through the Minas Gerais terminal between December 19, 2025, and January 5, 2026. The peak of traffic is expected on December 22, when 43,954 passengers are expected to pass through BH Airport. The expected flow for the entire month should reach 1 million travelers.

Between landings and takeoffs, more than 9,000 aircraft movements and 478 extra flights are scheduled to meet the December demand. Coastal destinations, such as Salvador (BA), Maceió (AL), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Vitória (ES), João Pessoa (PB), Porto Seguro (BA), Fortaleza (CE), and Cruz (CE), are the most sought after. Porto Alegre (RS) and Parauapebas (PA) also registered an increase in traffic during this period. For the high season, the domestic market highlights the operation of the seasonal route to Navegantes, gateway to the northern coast of Santa Catarina and tourist spots such as Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, Bombinhas and Penha, where the Beto Carrero World park is located.

Paradise as destinations

The BH-Fortaleza route, which will cease to be seasonal and will become part of Latam's portfolio of regular destinations from June 2026, is one of the new features for next year. Tickets to the city in Ceará, with its paradisiacal scenery and sunny climate, are already on sale. Fortaleza is one of the main tourist destinations in the Northeast and offers easy access to neighboring cities such as Canoa Quebrada, Jericoacoara and Cumbuco. The definitive inclusion of the route reinforces the importance of tourist exchange between Minas Gerais and the Brazilian Northeast.

The international air network continues to include routes to Europe, North America, Latin America & the Caribbean, with flights to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Panama City (Panama), Lisbon (Portugal), Orlando (USA), Santiago (Chile) and Willemstad (Curaçao), one of the highlights of the season. Curaçao is one of the preferred international destinations for those seeking sun and crystal-clear sea beyond the national coast this summer. The route to Willemstad operates with four weekly frequencies, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, expanding connectivity between Minas Gerais and the Caribbean. Brazilian holidays coincide with the period of intense Caribbean activity, making Curaçao an attractive choice for both families and travelers seeking outdoor experiences and turquoise-blue beaches.

Easy boarding

High season combines convenience, agility, comfort and safety. With the goal of providing the best airport experience for passengers, BH Airport offers a free electric cart service, operating from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, facilitating movement between gates 17 and 33 of the domestic departure area, especially for the elderly, pregnant women, and passengers with mobility difficulties. It's important to remember that the service is also available to those who are not part of the priority group and is ready to transport all passengers, with the accessibility and peace of mind that travel deserves.

“The festive end-of-year period is traditionally one of the busiest at BH Airport, coinciding with school holidays, when many people travel to reunite with family, for leisure, or to rest. During this period, we reinforce our commitment to the passenger experience, seeking to guarantee the excellence of our services. Throughout 2025, we operated with record passenger traffic, proving the growing demand for connections from the capital of Minas Gerais to the world and the role of the Minas Gerais international terminal as a point of departure and arrival,” notes the Director of Operations at BH Airport, Rodrigo Côrtes.

To ensure a smooth boarding during this peak season, it is important to remember that passengers should arrive at the airport in advance to speed up the check-in and security inspection process. BH Airport recommends that passengers pay close attention to flight times and arrive at the airport at least two hours in advance for domestic flights and three hours in advance for international flights, especially during this rainy period, which slows traffic on highways.

Another crucial guideline for passengers is to check their personal documentation before leaving home. For domestic flights, a valid official photo ID is required. For international flights, it's also necessary to verify the requirements of the destination country, such as minimum passport validity, vaccination certificate, and visa. It's always important for passengers to check the airline's guidelines before boarding. Upon disembarking, passengers on domestic flights should pay attention to the changes: disembarkation point 1 is exclusive to Azul, while arrivals area 2 serves Gol and LATAM. Passengers without checked baggage can disembark through either lounge.

Santa Claus arrives Saturday at BH Airport

Children living near the airport can't miss this special day that BH Airport has prepared to celebrate the most festive month of the year. Tomorrow, December 6th, from 10 am to 4 pm, children will have the opportunity to take photos and experience a unique and magical Christmas moment with Santa Claus at the Minas Gerais terminal.

And there's more! Next week, on December 13th, Santa Claus will be back at BH Airport to greet children who couldn't participate in the meeting on the 6th, as well as visitors who want to return and enjoy even more of the airport's Christmas program, with exclusive parking conditions on Saturdays.

This is the perfect opportunity to take photos at the Christmas Village, visit the Panoramic Terrace with its privileged view of the runway, and explore the commercial activities at BH Airport, all with comfort and security. On Saturdays, parking at P1 is only R$18.00 per day for online reservations using the coupon SABADOBHAIRPORT on the website: https://vendasonline.bh-airport.com.br/pt/.

BH Airport inaugurates Christmas Village with options for buying and renting decorations.

BH Airport has just inaugurated the Christmas Village, a themed space that goes beyond the visual experience: now, those embarking, disembarking, or visiting the airport can buy or rent exclusive Christmas decorations. Located in front of the Domestic Departures area, the display offers trees, nativity scenes, characters, and decorative trends to transform any environment into an enchanting setting.

The ambiance was created especially for the airport, in a magical atmosphere of lights, colors, and classic Christmas elements that make up the themed display. In addition to the options available on-site, passengers and visitors can hire a personalized decoration service, ensuring that upon returning from their trip, their home is already ready to celebrate Christmas. This new feature reinforces BH Airport's reputation as a benchmark in hospitality and services.

“We want to provide a complete experience: passengers not only experience the magic of Christmas at the airport, but can also take that inspiration home. The Christmas Village is a unique opportunity for those seeking convenience, quality, beauty, and exclusive items to decorate their spaces. Decorating homes for Christmas is a family tradition that we value as people from Minas Gerais, reinterpreting, each year, our connection with the culture of welcoming and valuing bonds of affection,” highlights Geovane Medina, commercial manager of BH Airport.

The Christmas Village is designed by Interflow, a company with a showroom in Vespasiano, specializing in Christmas projects, decorations, scenography, and themed lighting for public and private spaces, including curation, structure, and exclusive productions for city halls, municipal chambers, and institutional events. At BH Airport, the personalized Christmas Village showcase will be open daily until 8:30 pm.

BH Airport Opens on Saturdays

The exclusive parking conditions on Saturdays are yet another attraction for the surrounding community to enjoy special moments at the airport. It's the perfect opportunity to take photos at the Christmas Village, visit the Panoramic Terrace with its privileged view of the runway, and explore the commercial activities at BH Airport, all with comfort and security.

Check it out:

Daily rate of R$18.00 in Parking Lot P1, for online reservations using the coupon SABADOBHAIRPORT on the website www.vendasonline.bh-airport.com.br.

Passenger traffic is expected to exceed 1 million in November at BH Airport.

Black Awareness Day, celebrated on November 20th, one of the most anticipated national holidays in recent months, is expected to boost traffic this month at BH Airport. It is anticipated that over one million passengers will pass through the terminal in November, representing a 9.2% increase compared to October 2019, the pre-pandemic period. For the year to date, up to October 2025, passenger traffic is already almost 20% higher than the same period in 2019. Between landings and takeoffs, more than 9,000 aircraft movements are expected during this period.

“The November 20th holiday falls on a Thursday and is expected to impact the month's traffic, due to the possibility of a long weekend. From November 19th to 24th, we estimate a movement of over 200,000 passengers, with more than 40,000 on the peak day alone, November 24th,” notes Fabiano Reis, Operations, Security and Passenger Experience Manager at BH Airport. To meet the high demand, airlines are preparing 150 extra flights departing from BH Airport. Among the most sought-after destinations are cities with beaches and a business focus, such as Maceió (AL), Parauapebas (PA), Porto Seguro (BA), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Salvador (BA), Curitiba (PR), Vitória (ES) and Goiânia (GO).

Record monthly traffic

It is worth highlighting that BH Airport achieved another record in the entire history of the concession. This time, in the traffic of the month of October, which reached 1,182,461 passengers. Throughout the 11 years of the concession, this is the first time that BH Airport has reached this level in October, representing a growth of 9.3% compared to the same month in 2024, and 19.8% when compared to October 2019, the pre-pandemic period.

BH Airport is the third airport with the largest number of destinations in Brazil and the second in domestic flights. Its international network includes routes to Europe, North America, Latin America & the Caribbean, with flights to Buenos Aires (Argentina), Panama City (Panama), Lisbon (Portugal), Orlando (USA) and Santiago (Chile) in November. Regionally, arrivals and departures to the interior of the state already total 13 destinations.

“Our commitment is to strengthen BH Airport as a connection hub, negotiating new routes directly with airlines and reinforcing our vocation to shorten distances and connect destinations,” highlights Rodrigo Côrtes, COO of BH Airport.

Arrivals Area 1

It's important to emphasize that the reopening of Arrivals Area 1, renovated to enhance the passenger experience, has brought a new operational configuration for airlines. BH Airport recommends paying attention to the changes and signage: Arrivals Area 1 is exclusively dedicated to Azul, while Arrivals Area 2 serves Gol and Latam. If a passenger exits through a different hall than the one designated for their flight, they may experience problems retrieving their baggage, such as needing to go to the correct hall. Passengers without checked baggage can disembark through either hall.

The new, more modern and functional infrastructure enhances convenience, safety, operational efficiency, and speed in passenger flow, consolidating the airport as a benchmark in technological and architectural innovation. It features 2,000 square meters of completely renovated layout and numerous improvements. Among the improvements, highlights include five additional baggage carousels, two new sets of restrooms (men's, women's, priority and baby changing facilities), state-of-the-art monitoring cameras and electronic systems, improvements in air conditioning, signage (wayfinding), elevator, escalators and baggage cart area.

Vaccines drive activity at the BH Airport Multimodal Logistics Hub.

After a month of mobilization, Brazil concludes the National Multi-Vaccination Campaign with 7 million doses administered to update the vaccination records of children and adolescents up to 15 years old. Even with the end of the mobilization, routine vaccination continues, reinforcing protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. But what is the logistics behind moving so many numbers in favor of life? To give you an idea, between January and September 2025, the variation in the volume of vaccines received by the BH Airport Cargo Terminal was over 35%, compared to the same period of the previous year, reinforcing the strategic role of the Multimodal Logistics Hub in the transportation of cargo for the Life Sciences sector.

As one of the main entry and exit points for essential products promoting health and scientific development in the country, BH Airport accounted for more than 80 tons of imported vaccines up to September, a figure 10 tons higher than the same period in 2024. For meningitis alone, more than 60 tons were imported, representing an increase of more than 9 tons transported from 2024 to 2025, considering the months of January to September of this year. The growth was 18.75% in the quantity of nationalized processes. It is important to remember that more than 4,000 cases of the disease were confirmed in Brazil during the first half of 2025.

In addition to meningitis, influenza and veterinary vaccines lead the movement of vaccines in the Life Sciences sector of the Cargo Terminal. Medicines, raw materials, in vitro diagnostic products, cosmetics, and medical equipment also pass through the Multimodal Logistics Hub. To guarantee the integrity of the goods, BH Airport has six refrigerated units capable of maintaining temperature ranges between -18°C and 22°C, with humidity control up to 70% in one of the ranges. All equipment undergoes a thermal qualification process, with sensors that guarantee the constant maintenance of the temperatures required for the ideal storage of cargo.

Commitment to Health

“Contributing to the efficient and safe logistics of these products is part of BH Airport's commitment to the health and lives of people,” says BH Airport's commercial manager, Geovane Medina, highlighting that, in 2025, the segment represented 32% of all processes released by BH Airport, being the most representative in revenue and added value of cargo. Up to September, the Cargo Terminal handled more than 13,700 tons in 28,634 logistics processes. “The strategy is to integrate different modes of transport, from air to sea and land. In other words, to offer complete solutions for importers and companies from the most diverse segments,” he emphasizes.

The BH Airport Multimodal Logistics Hub is the only bonded warehouse in Minas Gerais, with 24-hour inspection available. It has 12,000 m² of bonded area, 300 m² of hazardous cargo warehouse, 3,131 m² of cold storage chambers with customized setup and thermal qualification, in addition to 11 parking positions for cargo aircraft. “In 2024, BH Airport closed the year with a record value of cargo handled, exceeding R$ 11 billion. We have grown significantly in recent years, registering a 12% jump in the value of imported cargo from 2024 to 2025,” reveals the commercial manager of BH Airport.

Recognition at the Comex Tech Awards

The innovation secured recognition for BH Airport in the Pioneering Airports category of the 2025 Comex Tech Awards, the leading foreign trade event in the country. The national award highlights the unprecedented initiative of nationalizing maritime cargo at an airport, reinforcing the pioneering role of BH Airport's multimodal hub.

The operation enhances logistical integration in Minas Gerais, increasing the state's competitiveness on the international stage. The model for nationalizing imported products via maritime transport at the Minas Gerais terminal reduces transportation and storage costs, optimizes delivery times, decreases travel distances, accelerates import flows, and promotes regional economic development. "With this pioneering initiative, we create opportunities for companies and strengthen the state's position in the global logistics chain of foreign trade," concludes the commercial manager of BH Airport.