Azul launches new route from Recife to Porto, in Portugal

Azul has just launched another international flight leaving Pernambuco. Starting in June, the new route from Recife to Porto will begin operating. The new flights are part of Azul’s international expansion process and connect the Company’s main hub in the Northeast to the second largest Portuguese city, famous for its historical charm, wines, and gastronomy. Operations will be carried out with the Boeing 767 aircraft, with capacity for 259 passengers, 14 in Business Class and 245 in Economy. The route is important to facilitate connections between the two continents and meet the demand of Brazilian and Portuguese passengers. “Azul is increasingly consolidating itself as a global company, connecting important destinations both in Brazil and abroad. The Recife-Porto route reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its international operations and creating new connection possibilities for Customers, especially those who use our regional network and need to travel to Europe. Furthermore, it serves as another gateway for foreign tourists to discover events in the Northeast”, says Cesar Grandolfo, Institutional Relations manager at Azul. Recife is the third hub in the country and the company’s largest in the Northeast. Guararapes Airport operates 34 routes, both domestic and international. The city has become a fundamental link for destinations in the Northeast, North, and South of Brazil, as well as being an important link for regional and international flights. In 2024 alone, more than 29 thousand takeoffs were made from Recife, totaling 3.8 million seats offered from the capital of Pernambuco. – https://www.aeroflap.com.br/azul-lanca-rota-inedita-de-recife-para-porto-em-portugal/