Azul Linhas Aéreas Launches Direct Flights to Madrid
The Brazilian carrier begins its second nonstop route to Europe, strengthening connectivity between South America and the continent.
Azul Linhas Aéreas has launched regular operations between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas and Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), marking its second direct route to Europe. The inaugural ceremony in Campinas featured the traditional ribbon-cutting and speeches from executives, celebrating the new connection aimed at expanding travel options between South America and Europe.
The inaugural flight, AD8760, operated by an Airbus A330-900neo, departed Brazil with a 92% load factor. The aircraft, configured with 298 seats across two classes (34 in Business and 264 in Economy), landed in the Spanish capital the following morning. Passengers on board received amenity kits and luggage tags as complimentary gifts from the airline, celebrating the launch of the new service.
John Rodgerson, CEO of Azul, stated, “The launch of flights to Madrid is another significant chapter in Azul’s history. Spain’s capital joins our international destinations, which already include Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Lisbon, Montevideo, Punta del Este, and Curaçao.” This new route not only connects two key cities but also offers travelers across Azul’s domestic network greater access to Spain.
From Madrid, Azul passengers can connect to a wide range of destinations within Spain and across Europe, thanks to a codeshare agreement with Air Europa. Similarly, travelers arriving from Europe gain access to Azul’s extensive domestic network in Brazil, which covers over 160 destinations, reinforcing Viracopos Airport’s role as a major South American hub.
What aircraft does Azul use on the Madrid route? Azul operates flights between Campinas and Madrid using the Airbus A330-900neo, configured for 298 passengers.
How many weekly flights does Azul offer to Madrid? The airline operates six weekly frequencies between Viracopos and Madrid-Barajas airports.
Which airline partners with Azul in Madrid? Azul has a codeshare agreement with Air Europa, allowing passengers to connect across Spain and Europe.
According to partner outlet Aeroin, this new service adds to the existing offer of direct flights between Brazil and Spain, a market with strong demand driven by both tourism and business travel. The route is operated six times a week, with departures from Campinas at night and return flights from Madrid in the late morning.
Vitor Silva, Azul’s General Manager of Planning and Strategy, commented, “This new destination is a major achievement for the company, and we’re very pleased to start this operation. Offering more options to our customers is one of our top priorities.” He also emphasized the importance of the connectivity provided by Viracopos, enabling passengers from regions such as southern Minas Gerais and the interior of São Paulo to reach Europe more efficiently.
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