IBOV 185,500.88 ▼ 0.91% IPSA 11,342.39 ▲ 1.09% IPC MEX 63,845.28 ▼ 0.12% MERVAL 3,084,547 ▼ 0.46% COLCAP 2,588.25 ▼ 0.06% BVL PERÚ 59,184.75 ▼ 0.92% USD/BRL5.14▲ 0.44% USD/MXN17.15▲ 0.04% USD/CLP959.00▲ 1.75% USD/COP3,106▲ 0.87% USD/PEN3.36▼ 0.08% USD/ARS1,508▼ 0.08% USD/UYU40.20▼ 0.15% USD/PYG5,985▲ 1.38% USD/BOB11.45▼ 4.42% USD/DOP58.60▼ 0.42% USD/CRC444.07▼ 0.78% USD/GTQ7.62▼ 0.07% USD/HNL26.85— 0.00% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.77% USD/VES840.10▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.74▼ 0.08% EUR/BRL5.93▼ 0.28% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 185,500.88 ▼ 0.91% IPSA 11,342.39 ▲ 1.09% IPC MEX 63,845.28 ▼ 0.12% MERVAL 3,084,547 ▼ 0.46% COLCAP 2,588.25 ▼ 0.06% BVL PERÚ 59,184.75 ▼ 0.92% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Brazil’s Airports Among World’s Elite in 2023

By · March 7, 2024 · 1 min read

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According to AirHelp, Brazil impressively marked its presence on the global aviation map in 2023, with four of its airports ranking in the top 10 worldwide.

The achievement puts Brazil at the forefront of global airport services. Recife’s airport ranks second worldwide, behind only Muscat Airport.

It highlights the airport’s standout punctuality, satisfaction, and amenities. Gilberto Freyre International scored 8.49, known for its diverse food and shops.

Brasília’s airport, scoring 8.43, is renowned for its size and efficiency. Its design ensures smooth travel, highlighting its status in South America.

Belém and Belo Horizonte’s airports scored 8.36 and 8.35. It’s Belém’s first time on the list; Belo Horizonte impresses with local cuisine.

This honor shows Brazil’s aviation excellence, boosting its travel appeal.

 Brazil's Airports Among World's Elite in 2023.
Brazil’s Airports Among World’s Elite in 2023.
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It highlights how quality services improve travel, creating a standard for others.

These rankings solidify Brazil’s key role in global aviation, offering travelers efficiency, hospitality, and diversity.

The full ranking includes:

  • Muscat International Airport (Oman) – 8.54
  • Recife International Airport (Brazil) – 8.49
  • Cape Town International Airport (South Africa) – 8.48
  • Brasília International Airport (Brazil) – 8.43
  • Doha Hamad International Airport (Qatar) – 8.41
  • Osaka International Airport (Japan) – 8.37
  • Belém International Airport (Brazil) – 8.36
  • Belo Horizonte International Airport (Brazil) – 8.35
  • Narita International Airport (Japan) – 8.31
  • Amami International Airport (Japan) – 8.27.

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