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CNF Tancredo Neves International Airport

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Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) serves Belo Horizonte, about 35 km north of Belo Horizonte. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACNF
ICAOSBCF
ServesBelo Horizonte
From centre33 km
Non-stop33
Airlines10
TimezoneAmerica/Sao Paulo
Elevation828 m

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The airport in numbers

Tancredo Neves International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Tancredo Neves International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 9.4M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 11M in 2015.

Passengers / year
9.4M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
11M
in 2015
Elevation
828 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Belo Horizonte

The airport is about 35 km north of Belo Horizonte, about 46 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.

Taxi & apps: A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities). Estimated fare to the centre: R$90–R$143.

Tipping: Round up; ~10%.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~32 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~46 minR$90–R$143
Private transfer~46 minfixed upfront
Car rental~46 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Tancredo Neves International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~R$90–R$143 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Belo Horizonte ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Tancredo Neves International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 33 destinations, operated by 10 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Azul · Sky Express · TAM Brazilian Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Oceanair · TAP Portugal · American Airlines · US Airways · Aerolineas Argentinas · Copa Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Tancredo Neves International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Tancredo Neves International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Belo Horizonte shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Tancredo Neves International Airport to the centre of Belo Horizonte?
São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. The airport is about 35 km north of Belo Horizonte, about 46 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Belo Horizonte?
Roughly R$90–R$143 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Tancredo Neves International Airport?
A regulated metered taxi, or 99 / Uber (legal, cheap and safer in the big cities).
What's the cheapest way from Tancredo Neves International Airport to Belo Horizonte?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro.
Can I get from Tancredo Neves International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. São Paulo (GRU): the Airport Bus Service and CPTM Line 13 (connecting). Rio (GIG): a BRT bus + metro. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Tancredo Neves International Airport?
About 33 destinations, including Brasilia, Sao Paulo, Porto Seguro, Miami. 10 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Tancredo Neves International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Tancredo Neves International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Tancredo Neves International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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