LATAM Airlines launches major expansion: targeting two European capitals and South Africa
The airline will operate flights to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Cape Town from São Paulo. It will also add four new domestic destinations, reaching 63 airports in Brazil.
- LATAM Airlines Brazil anunciará en 2026 siete nuevas rutas: tres intercontinentales (Ámsterdam, Bruselas y Ciudad del Cabo) y cuatro domésticas (Uberaba, Juiz de Fora, Caldas Novas y Campina Grande).
- Las rutas intercontinentales operarán desde el Aeropuerto de Guarulhos (São Paulo) con Boeing 787: Ámsterdam desde abril 2026 (3 vuelos/semana), Bruselas desde junio 2026 (3/semana) y Ciudad del Cabo desde septiembre 2026 (3/semana).
- Las cuatro rutas domésticas usarán aviones de la familia Airbus A320: Guarulhos–Uberaba (inicia 5 de enero de 2026, 3/semana), Guarulhos–Juiz de Fora (mayo 2026, diario), Brasília–Campina Grande (mayo 2026, diario) y Guarulhos–Caldas Novas (junio 2026, diario).
- Con estas incorporaciones LATAM Brasil llegará a 63 aeropuertos servidos en Brasil y 28 destinos internacionales directos desde el país.
- La estrategia de expansión se centra en eficiencia y clientes frecuentes, según Jerome Cadier (CEO de LATAM Brazil).
- Los billetes para las nuevas rutas estarán disponibles la semana del anuncio a través de los canales de venta de la compañía.
LATAM Brazil revealed a major network expansion for 2026, including the addition of seven new routes. The company will launch operations to three intercontinental destinations (Amsterdam, Brussels, and Cape Town) and four new domestic destinations (Uberaba, Juiz de Fora, Caldas Novas, and Campina Grande).
The announcement was made this Monday, November 17, during the press conference for the third-quarter 2025 financial and operational results. With these additions, the airline will reach 63 airports served in Brazil and 28 direct international destinations from the country.
According to our partner media Aeroin, tickets for the new flights will be available this week through the company's sales channels.
- ¿Qué nuevas rutas intercontinentales anunció LATAM Brasil para 2026?
Ámsterdam (desde abril 2026), Bruselas (desde junio 2026) y Ciudad del Cabo (desde septiembre 2026), todas desde São Paulo (GRU).
- ¿Desde qué aeropuerto operarán las nuevas rutas a Europa y Sudáfrica?
Las nuevas rutas intercontinentales saldrán desde el Aeropuerto Internacional de Guarulhos (GRU) en São Paulo.
- ¿Qué aeronaves utilizará LATAM para las rutas intercontinentales y las domésticas?
Las rutas intercontinentales operarán con Boeing 787; las nuevas rutas domésticas usarán aviones de la familia Airbus A320.
- ¿Cuándo comienzan las rutas domésticas anunciadas y con qué frecuencia operarán?
Guarulhos–Uberaba: 5 de enero de 2026 (3 semanal); Guarulhos–Juiz de Fora: mayo 2026 (diario); Brasília–Campina Grande: mayo 2026 (diario); Guarulhos–Caldas Novas: junio 2026 (diario).
- ¿Cómo afectará la expansión la red de LATAM Brasil?
La red pasará a cubrir 63 aeropuertos en Brasil y 28 destinos internacionales directos desde el país.
International expansion to Europe and Africa
The international growth will be centered at Guarulhos Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, from which the three new routes will depart. Operations will be carried out using Boeing 787 aircraft.
The schedule for the new flights is as follows:
- São Paulo (GRU) – Amsterdam (AMS): Begins in April 2026, with three weekly flights.
- São Paulo (GRU) – Brussels (BRU): Begins in June 2026, with three weekly flights.
- São Paulo (GRU) – Cape Town (CPT): Begins in September 2026, with three weekly flights.
With the addition of Cape Town, the company strengthens its presence in South Africa, where it currently operates regular flights to Johannesburg (JNB).
In Europe, its network now reaches Lisbon (from São Paulo and Fortaleza), Madrid (from Santiago, Lima and São Paulo), Barcelona (from São Paulo), Rome (from São Paulo), Milan (from São Paulo), Paris-CDG (from São Paulo), Frankfurt (from São Paulo) and London-LHR (from São Paulo).
Growth in the domestic market
In the Brazilian market, LATAM will add four cities to its network, enhancing connectivity in the country's interior. These routes will be operated with aircraft from the Airbus A320 family.
- Guarulhos (GRU) – Uberaba (UBA): Begins on January 5, 2026, with three weekly flights.
- Guarulhos (GRU) – Juiz de Fora (IZA): Begins in May 2026, with daily flights.
- Brasília (BSB) – Campina Grande (CPV): Begins in May 2026, with daily flights.
- Guarulhos (GRU) – Caldas Novas (CLV): Begins in June 2026, with daily flights.
A strategy based on efficiency
Jerome Cadier, CEO of LATAM Brazil, commented on the expansion: “The focus on efficiency and the frequent customer is what allows us to continue investing judiciously in sustainable markets. The new routes we are announcing have undergone responsible analysis and make sense for both real travel demand and our business strategy.”
Since 2021, the company has increased its presence in Brazil from 44 to 59 airports, a number that will rise to 63 with these announcements.
