LATAM Adds Rio–Maceió Daily Flights and Two New Goiânia Routes for Brazil’s Summer
Key Facts
- Rio–Maceió. Daily flights between Galeão (GIG) and Maceió, December 14, 2026 to February 14, 2027.
- Goiânia–Maceió. Five weekly flights, December 14, 2026 to February 8, 2027.
- Goiânia–Fortaleza. Five weekly flights over the same period, timed to connect with LATAM’s Fortaleza–Lisbon service.
- On sale. Tickets for all three routes open Saturday, August 29, on latam.com; the rest of the summer schedule sells from September 5.
- Aircraft. All three routes operated with Airbus A320s.
LATAM new routes for the Brazilian summer put the Northeast within easier reach: from December 14, the airline flies daily between Rio de Janeiro/Galeão and Maceió and adds five weekly flights each from Goiânia to Maceió and Fortaleza. Tickets for all three LATAM new routes go on sale Saturday, August 29.
Brazil’s summer high season just got better connected: LATAM announced three new seasonal domestic routes linking Goiânia and Rio de Janeiro with the Northeast’s beach capitals.
LATAM New Routes: The Summer Map
The three LATAM new routes target peak holiday demand: Goiânia gains direct access to two of the Northeast’s most sought-after beach destinations, while Rio gets a daily nonstop to Maceió’s coral-coast beaches.
All flights are overnight or late-evening services — Rio departures at 11:45 p.m. landing 2:15 a.m. in Maceió; returns leave Maceió at 11:50 p.m., reaching Rio at 2:35 a.m.
A Hidden Bonus: Goiás to Portugal
LATAM timed the Goiânia–Fortaleza flights to feed its Fortaleza–Lisbon service, creating a new one-stop option between Goiás and Portugal without touching São Paulo.
That connection matters for the large Portuguese-Brazilian community and for central-west residents heading to Europe this winter.
Context: LATAM’s Biggest-Ever Brazilian Network
The seasonal adds sit on top of record expansion: LATAM has grown from 44 to 63 Brazilian airports since 2019 and will reach 67 domestic destinations as its Embraer E195-E2s enter service.
ANAC data shows the LATAM group has led both the domestic and international markets in Brazil every year since 2021.
What It Means for Expats and Nomads
Maceió — already a favorite for its urban beaches and low costs — becomes far easier for Rio-based expats, and Goiânia’s growing remote-worker community gets two new direct beach escapes.
Overnight timings maximize weekend usability: leave after work Friday, land before sunrise, fly home late.
Booking Notes
Launch fares usually appear in the first sale wave from August 29; LATAM releases the rest of its seasonal summer schedule on September 5.
Because these are seasonal services, they disappear after Carnival-period demand fades — the Rio–Maceió flights end February 14, the Goiânia routes on February 8–9, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the LATAM new routes for summer 2026/2027?
Three seasonal domestic routes: daily Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Maceió flights, plus five weekly flights each from Goiânia to Maceió and from Goiânia to Fortaleza, all starting December 14, 2026.
When do tickets for the new LATAM routes go on sale?
Saturday, August 29, 2026, on latam.com and regular sales channels; the remaining summer schedule opens September 5.
How long do the seasonal LATAM routes operate?
Rio–Maceió runs until February 14, 2027; the Goiânia routes until February 8–9, 2027.
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Sources: R7 Notícias (Prisma/Luiz Fara Monteiro); LATAM Airlines Brasil.
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