Azul starts flights between Linhares (ES) and Confins (MG)

The blue one, Brazil's largest airline in of number of flights and destinations served in the country, today began daily flights connecting the city of Linhares, in Espírito Santo, to BH Airport, in Confins (MG), operated by Azul Conecta on Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft, with capacity for 9 Customers.   

For César Grandolfo, Institutional Relations manager at Azul, it is an important moment for the expansion of activities in Espírito Santo. “Today we start this flight that will bring great connectivity to the city, as BH Airport is one of our main hubs, with more than 50 destinations. This will further promote tourism and business in Linhares and the region, which is an important oil and natural gas producing hub”, explains César. 

Tickets are now on sale on the Azul website and at partner travel agencies. Daily flights take off from Belo Horizonte at 12:50 pm and land in Linhares at 14:30 pm. In the opposite direction, they depart from Linhares, at 14:55 pm, and land at 16:35 pm in the capital of Minas Gerais. Only on Saturdays do these times change. Takeoffs from Confins take place at 9:20 am and landings at 11 am. In the opposite direction, takeoffs take place at 11:25 am, while landings take place at 13:05 pm. 

The Secretary of State for Mobility and Infrastructure, Fábio Damasceno, highlights the crucial importance of the commercial flight that now operates at Linhares Regional Airport. “The resources contributed by the State Government in the modernization and expansion of Linhares Regional Airport are investments in the sustainable development of the entire region. The connectivity provided by this route not only shortens distances, but also opens doors to many opportunities, facilitating enger mobility, but also promoting local economic activity.”, comments Fábio. 

Linhares is just under two hours from the capital Vitória, which is also served by Azul flights. With the new airport, the city will allow the company to further expand its connectivity and operations in Espírito Santo. The municipality is known for its beaches and natural landscapes, such as the tourist attractions Lagoa Juparanã and Lagoa Nova. It also has a base for the Tamar project, which, since 1982, has been there monitoring 160 kilometers of continental beaches and protecting an average of 3 nestings and 150 hatchlings of sea turtles each breeding season of these animals.       

 Check the flight schedules between Linhares (ES) and Confins (MG):