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Having been founded at the end of the 19th century, Belo Horizonte is one of Brazil's youngest cities. However, in little more than a century, it has grown into the country's third-largest metropolis with a high quality of life and plenty of galleries and museums.  Particularly renowned for its cultural offerings, especially its Modernist architecture, Belo Horizonte offers visitors a unique and rewarding experience. It is also an ideal base for exploring some of the region's attractive colonial towns.

Belo Horizonte's main airport is Tancredo Neves International Airport, which handles most domestic and international flights to the city and is one of the most modern and efficiently run airports in the country. To find out when the cheapest flights to Belo Horizonte are, check out the Whole Month search tool from Skyscanner.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte enjoys a mild climate all year round with temperatures typically in the mid to high 20s. Nighttime temperatures during the winter months, however, can get quite cool, dropping to the low teens and sometimes the single digits. During the summer months of November to January, the city experiences high levels of rainfall. If you'd like to receive notifications of any drop in airfare to Belo Horizonte, sign up for Price Alerts from Skyscanner.

Airlines that Fly to Belo Horizonte Tancredo Neves International Airport

Tancredo Neves International Airport is one of Brazil's most important international airports and is served by a number of airlines from both Brazil and elsewhere. The airport is a hub for Azul Brazilian Airlines and a focus city for Gol Airlines and LATAM Brasil, meaning there are plenty of flights on offer to destinations throughout Brazil and South America. Avianca Brazil also operates flights between the airport and Sao Paulo. American Airlines, meanwhile, flies to Miami while Copa Airlines flies to Panama City and TAP Portugal to Lisbon.

What to Expect When Arriving at the Airport

Tancredo Neves International Airport is located quite far from the city centre, which is about 40 km away. Taxis to the city centre are expensive, but you can purchase a pre-paid ticket from a booth in the departures hall to ensure you pay a fair price. There are also shuttle buses, including executive buses with WiFi, located just outside the arrivals hall, which are much more affordable. You can also rent a car at the airport in order to get around Belo Horizonte more easily.

Airport Facilities

Tancredo Neves International Airport is a modern and clean facility. While a relatively small airport, there are still plenty of shopping and dining options, and the architecture is spacious. Bathrooms are plentiful and WiFi is free. The airport is currently undergoing extensive renovations in order to improve the passenger terminal.

What to See and Do in Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte is a planned city, which makes it easier to get around than some of Brazil's older, more congested cities. It is particularly renowned for its Modernist architecture by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. There are also lots of galleries and museums, including the Circuito Cultural Praça da Liberdade and Instituto de Arte Contemporânea Inhotim, the world's largest open-air contemporary art museum. As Brazil's third-largest city, there are plenty of places to stay and Skyscanner can assist you in finding a hotel for your trip.