Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, has advanced in the process to resume international flights. This Tuesday (23), the National Civil Aviation Secretariat issued a favorable opinion to the request presented by the concessionaire Aena.
With technical authorization, the request now officially integrates the administrative steps necessary for the internationalization of the terminal, which currently only operates domestic flights.
The plan envisages the offering of short and medium-distance international routes. The priority is destinations in South America, considered suitable for the airport’s operational profile.
The resumption of flights is part of the Congonhas modernization project. Aena foresees investments of more than R$2 billion to expand the infrastructure and adapt the terminal to new operations.
Implementation will be gradual. The first phase only covers general aviation, such as executive jets, scheduled to begin in 2026.
Regular international commercial flights, with passengers, should begin operating in June 2028.
