IBOV 167,921.80 ▼ 0.75% IPC MEX 69,779.20 ▼ 0.01% MERVAL 92,079 ▼ 2.59% USD/BRL5.44▲ 1.17% USD/MXN18.79▼ 0.39% USD/CLP993.12▲ 0.49% USD/COP3,232▲ 2.08% USD/PEN3.47▲ 0.16% USD/ARS1,534▼ 0.29% USD/UYU40.19▲ 3.18% USD/PYG5,965▲ 5.35% USD/BOB12.07▲ 3.37% USD/DOP60.42▲ 0.50% USD/CRC451.45▲ 2.56% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 3.29% USD/HNL26.88▲ 0.49% USD/NIO36.62▲ 0.04% USD/VES887.03▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.99▲ 2.89% USD/TTD6.71▲ 2.13% EUR/BRL6.08▲ 2.03% BRENT 109.58 ▼ 5.38% WTI 100.12 ▼ 1.61% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.65 ▲ 2.24% GOLD 4,073 ▲ 0.85% SILVER 54.49 ▲ 0.70% SOY 1,250 ▲ 0.70% CORN 450.25 ▼ 1.04% WHEAT 614.75 ▼ 0.20% COFFEE 294.35 ▼ 2.19% SUGAR 19.26 ▲ 0.84% ORANGE JUICE 143.20 ▲ 5.45% COTTON 77.90 ▼ 1.47% COCOA 5,581 ▲ 1.66% BEEF 230.73 ▲ 0.33% CATTLE 346.40 ▼ 1.00% LITHIUM 62.43 ▲ 1.89% PETR4 53.31 ▼ 1.06% VALE3 62.88 ▼ 2.33% ITUB4 41.42 ▼ 0.67% BBDC4 15.69 ▼ 1.63% ABEV3 15.40 ▲ 0.20% BBAS3 17.59 ▲ 0.69% B3SA3 15.27 ▲ 1.33% WEGE3 45.78 ▲ 2.81% PRIO3 69.21 ▼ 2.71% SUZB3 47.14 ▼ 0.55% RENT3 31.14 ▼ 1.67% AZZA3 16.72 ▲ 1.15% CSAN3 2.69 ▼ 2.89% RAIZ4 0.34 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.22 ▼ 3.48% GMAT3 3.74 ▲ 2.19% PSSA3 47.75 ▼ 0.89% CVCB3 0.98 — 0.00% POSI3 3.56 ▼ 0.84% SLCE3 16.97 ▼ 2.75% NATU3 5.68 ▼ 3.89% BRKM5 3.80 ▲ 19.50% RANI3 7.34 ▼ 0.54% CSNA3 4.76 ▼ 4.99% IBOV 167,921.80 ▼ 0.75% IPC MEX 69,779.20 ▼ 0.01% MERVAL 92,079 ▼ 2.59% USD/BRL 5.34 ▼ 1.32% USD/MXN 18.69 ▲ 0.62% USD/CLP 983.47 ▼ 0.57% USD/COP 3,149 ▲ 3.06% USD/PEN 3.45 ▲ 0.17% USD/ARS 1,537 ▼ 0.28% USD/UYU 40.21 ▲ 3.57% USD/PYG 5,803 ▲ 3.78% USD/BOB 11.97 ▲ 4.93% USD/DOP 60.54 ▲ 1.83% USD/CRC 451.24 ▲ 2.13% USD/GTQ 7.64 ▲ 3.23% USD/HNL 26.87 ▲ 3.37% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 2.81% USD/VES 885.08 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.69 ▲ 2.63% USD/TTD 6.71 ▲ 2.07% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 7.53% BRENT 109.58 ▼ 5.38% WTI 100.12 ▼ 1.61% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.65 ▲ 2.24% GOLD 4,073 ▲ 0.85% SILVER 54.49 ▲ 0.70% SOY 1,250 ▲ 0.70% CORN 450.25 ▼ 1.04% WHEAT 614.75 ▼ 0.20% COFFEE 294.35 ▼ 2.19% SUGAR 19.26 ▲ 0.84% ORANGE JUICE 143.20 ▲ 5.45% COTTON 77.90 ▼ 1.47% COCOA 5,581 ▲ 1.66% BEEF 230.73 ▲ 0.33% CATTLE 346.40 ▼ 1.00% LITHIUM 62.43 ▲ 1.89% PETR4 53.31 ▼ 1.06% VALE3 62.88 ▼ 2.33% ITUB4 41.42 ▼ 0.67% BBDC4 15.69 ▼ 1.63% ABEV3 15.40 ▲ 0.20% BBAS3 17.59 ▲ 0.69% B3SA3 15.27 ▲ 1.33% WEGE3 45.78 ▲ 2.81% PRIO3 69.21 ▼ 2.71% SUZB3 47.14 ▼ 0.55% RENT3 31.14 ▼ 1.67% AZZA3 16.72 ▲ 1.15% CSAN3 2.69 ▼ 2.89% RAIZ4 0.34 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.22 ▼ 3.48% GMAT3 3.74 ▲ 2.19% PSSA3 47.75 ▼ 0.89% CVCB3 0.98 — 0.00% POSI3 3.56 ▼ 0.84% SLCE3 16.97 ▼ 2.75% NATU3 5.68 ▼ 3.89% BRKM5 3.80 ▲ 19.50% RANI3 7.34 ▼ 0.54% CSNA3 4.76 ▼ 4.99%
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Brazil’s Airports Among World’s Elite in 2023

By · March 7, 2024 · 2 min read

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.

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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.

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

 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.

This article was produced by The Rio Times’ automated newsroom system. How we use AI · Report an error · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief

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