A new direct service between Brussels Airport at Zaventem (Flemish Brabant) and the Brazilian metropolis of São Paulo will launch next summer. The Chilian airline LATAM Airlines announced on Tuesday that it intends to start flying between Brussels Airport and São Paulo from next June. It will be the first direct service to Brazil from Belgium and the first time in more than 25 years that passengers will be a to fly direct from Zaventem to a destination in Latin America.
The Brussels - São Paulo service is expected to open new opportunities for business travelers, tourists and those visiting friends and relatives. It will also position Brussels as a convenient entry point into Europe for passengers travelling from Brazil.
In a statement, Brussels Airport’s CEO Arnaud Feist said that “We warmly welcome LATAM Airlines to Brussels Airport with this new direct passenger service to São Paulo".
"This announcement is a significant milestone for our airport. It's the first direct passenger service to Latin America in over 25 years. This route significantly strengthens our intercontinental network and offers our passengers direct access to one of Latin America's most important hubs. For travellers from Brazil, Brussels Airport, in the heart of Europe, also serves as an ideal gateway to Belgium and numerous other European destinations. We look forward to a strong and lasting partnership."