Azul Airlines
A low-cost airline serving 49 destinations within Brazil, with São Paulo as its busiest departure hub and Embraer regional jets forming the core of its recorded fleet.
About Azul Airlines
Azul Airlines began operations in 2008 and developed an identity centred on affordable domestic air travel and regional connectivity. The airline operates under the Azul brand and serves the Brazilian market. Its network and fleet profile are distinct from those of Air Paradise International, an unrelated former Indonesian carrier associated with the PRZ identifier, so passengers should use Azul's AD flight code when checking schedules, tickets and airport displays.
São Paulo is Azul's busiest departure hub, followed by Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Salvador. The airline operates 170 routes linking exactly 49 destinations across 1 country. Its domestic coverage includes major commercial centres, state capitals and regional markets throughout Brazil, with notable destinations including Recife, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Goiânia, Belém, Cuiabá and Manaus. This structure supports both nonstop travel and connections between different regions of the country.
Aircraft types recorded for these services include the Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-300/320, Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72, Embraer ERJ-190 and Embraer ERJ-195. The ATR turboprops are suited to shorter routes and airports with lighter demand, while the Embraer jets serve busier domestic sectors. Economy is the standard cabin on this network, although seat pitch, extra-legroom options, overhead storage and onboard service can differ by aircraft and fare.
Azul is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or Oneworld. Its frequent-flyer programme is Azul Fidelidade, formerly called TudoAzul, through which members can earn and redeem points on eligible flights and partner transactions. Status benefits and redemption conditions depend on the member's tier, selected fare and itinerary. Travellers expecting alliance-wide recognition should instead review Azul's individual commercial partnerships before booking connecting journeys.
A genuine strength is Azul's ability to link large Brazilian cities with regional markets using aircraft matched to varying levels of demand. The mixed fleet also creates practical differences: an ATR turboprop offers a different cabin experience from an Embraer jet, and smaller overhead compartments may require some bags to be checked at the gate. Travellers should verify the operating aircraft, baggage terms and connection time, particularly when combining separately booked flights.
Good to know
Flying with Azul Airlines — what to expect
Check Flight Codes
Azul flights use the IATA code AD. Confirm this code on tickets and airport displays, especially where airline names or identifiers in third-party listings appear inconsistent.
Mixed Regional Fleet
Services may use ATR turboprops or Embraer regional jets. Cabin space, noise levels, boarding procedures and overhead-bin capacity can therefore vary by route.
Review Baggage Terms
Carry-on and checked-baggage entitlements depend on the fare and booking conditions. Smaller regional aircraft may require larger cabin bags to be placed in the hold at the gate.
Allow Connection Time
São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro are among the airline's busiest departure points. Allow sufficient time for connections and verify the airport when an itinerary involves a large metropolitan area.
Join Azul Fidelidade
Azul Fidelidade members can earn and redeem points on eligible travel and partner activity. Check the applicable earning rate and status benefits before choosing a fare.
Network overview
Where Azul Airlines flies
Azul Airlines operates 170 routes to 49 destinations across 1 countries, its longest sector reaching Manaus to Sao Paulo (2,620 km nonstop).
Destinations served
Cities Azul Airlines flies to, most-served first.
Main hubs
Busiest departure bases, by route count.
Fleet
Aircraft types on record for these routes.
Longest nonstop route
Manaus → Sao Paulo
2,620 km · MAO → VCP
The longest sector in the Azul Airlines network, measured as the great-circle distance between the two airports.
Route data · TravelPayouts route data · updated 2026-07
Route network
Popular routes operated by Azul Airlines
Notable destinations on Azul Airlines's network.
ADSao PaulodirectADBelo HorizontedirectADRio de JaneirodirectADPorto AlegredirectADSalvadordirectADRecifedirectADCuritibadirectADFortalezadirectADGoianiadirectADBelemdirectADCuiabadirectADManausdirectDestination list is indicative of Azul Airlines's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
Azul Airlines — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Azul Airlines's longest route is Manaus to São Paulo, about 2,620 km nonstop.
- Azul Airlines operates within Brazil, serving cities such as São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre, Salvador, Recife, Curitiba, Fortaleza, Goiânia, Belém, Cuiabá and Manaus.
- São Paulo is Azul Airlines's busiest and primary departure hub. Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Salvador are its other leading departure points by number of routes.
- The permitted carry-on dimensions and weight depend on the fare and current baggage rules. Check Azul's official guidance and your booking confirmation, as ATR aircraft may have less overhead storage than Embraer jets.
- Azul Airlines serves exactly 49 destinations across 1 country. It operates 170 routes within that network.
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- Tickets are often cheaper outside Brazilian public holidays, Carnival and other peak travel periods. Compare several travel dates and book early when travelling on a route with limited frequencies.
- The busiest departure hubs are in São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Alegre and Salvador, in that order by route count. Passengers should confirm the specific airport shown on their itinerary where a city has more than one airport.