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AD · AZU
IATA · ICAO · callsign “AZUL”
Azul’s IATA code is AD, its ICAO code is AZU, and the radio callsign is AZUL. Type AD and your flight number into a status search to follow an Azul flight.
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Azul Brazilian Airlines (AD) Guide
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In short
Azul Brazilian Airlines is headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo, and has the largest domestic network in Brazil, with hubs at Viracopos in Campinas, Belo Horizonte and Recife. It reaches about 150 destinations in Brazil, South America, the USA and Europe, handy for trips to smaller Brazilian cities. Azul has no alliance and runs Azul Fidelidade. Cabins are Business and Economy.
Azul Brazilian Airlines, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo, is a Brazilian airline with a very large domestic network. With its regional arm Azul Conecta it reaches about 150 destinations, using hubs at Campinas, Belo Horizonte and Recife.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Azul Brazilian Airlines. Routes, schedules, fleet and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Azul Brazilian Airlines (Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras) is a Brazilian airline headquartered in Barueri, near São Paulo, with hubs at Campinas Viracopos, Belo Horizonte Confins and Recife. It suits travellers who need to reach smaller Brazilian cities as well as the big ones, and those flying from Brazil to Florida and Portugal. David Neeleman, who also founded JetBlue, set it up on 5 May 2008, and it started flying on 15 December 2008.
Three hubs and a long domestic list
Azul served about 150 destinations in November 2025, counting the small-town routes of its regional arm Azul Conecta. Viracopos in Campinas is the biggest hub and the launch point for most international flights. Confins serves Minas Gerais and central Brazil, and Recife connects the north-east. Cuiabá and Curitiba are focus cities.
Many Azul routes reach cities no other Brazilian airline serves, which is the main reason to choose it. Outside Brazil the network covers South America, US cities including Florida, and Europe, including Portugal and France.
Getting to Viracopos
Viracopos is in Campinas, a long drive from central São Paulo, so the hub is not a good choice for a trip that ends in the city. Plan the road transfer before you book. If your trip starts or ends in São Paulo itself, compare the total journey time with flights via Congonhas or Guarulhos.
Codeshares with United, JetBlue and others
Azul is not part of a global alliance. It has codeshares with United, American Airlines, JetBlue, TAP Air Portugal, Emirates and Air Canada, among others, and interline agreements with Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Etihad and Copa. These agreements let you book a long-haul flight on a partner and connect to Azul's domestic network on one ticket.
Baggage rules on low domestic fares
Baggage allowance depends on the fare family and route, and domestic fares at the lowest level are the strictest. Check your allowance in your booking on voeazul.com.br. Online check-in and mobile boarding passes are available in the Azul app.
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- Founded2008
- Other gatewaysCNF / REC
Everything you should know
At a glance
Azul Brazilian Airlines (IATA: AD, ICAO: AZU) is a Brazilian airline headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo. Founded in 2008, it flies Embraer E-Jets, ATR 72s and Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A330 aircraft from hubs in Campinas, Belo Horizonte and Recife to about 150 destinations in Brazil, South America, the US and Europe.
| Headquarters | Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil |
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| Fleet types | Embraer E195, E195-E2, ATR 72-600, Airbus A320neo, A321neo and A330 |
| Frequent flyer | Azul Fidelidade |
| Official website | voeazul.com.br |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Azul’s hubs and some of its international routes. Azul and Azul Conecta serve about 150 destinations; search your route to see current flights.
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Brazil hubs
Campinas (VCP) departures2 destinations
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International
Campinas (VCP) departures3 destinations
FromTo VCP LIS CampinasLisbon Available airlines1 airline- Azul Brazilian Airlines
FromTo VCP FLL CampinasFort Lauderdale Available airlines1 airline- Azul Brazilian Airlines
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Fleet and aircraft
Azul flies about 191 aircraft, one of the most varied fleets in South America. ATR 72-600 turboprops (40) serve short routes and small airports. Embraer 195s (45) and Embraer 195-E2s (35) fly most domestic jet routes. The Airbus A320neo (51) and A321neo (6) fly busier domestic routes and medium-haul international flights. Long-haul flights use five Airbus A330-200s and seven A330-900s. Two A321 freighters fly for the cargo unit Azul Logística. Azul's Airbus A350s left the fleet in 2024.
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Embraer 195 Regional jet Domestic routes
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Embraer 195-E2 Regional jet Domestic routes
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop · 40 in service Regional routes
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Airbus A320neo Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Airbus A321neo Narrow-body Domestic and regional routes
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Airbus A330-200 Wide-body International long-haul routes
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Airbus A330-900 Wide-body International long-haul routes
Cabin classes
On Azul you can choose from Business and Economy, depending on the route and the aircraft.
Business A330 long-haul
Long-haul business
Business class on Airbus A330 international flights.
Lie-flat seat
Economy All flights
Standard seat
The main cabin, with extra-legroom seats available.
Snacks and drinks
Azul Fidelidade
Earn points on AD flights with Azul Fidelidade, which you can join on the Azul website.
Members earn points on Azul flights and with partners and redeem them for flights. Check Azul’s website for the current programme name and rules.
Azul's programme is Azul Fidelidade, formerly TudoAzul. Members earn points on Azul flights and with partners, and redeem them for flights across the network.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact Azul allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at VCP or another airport.
Checked baggage
On your e-ticket
Cabin baggage
Set by your fare
Extra bags
Add online before you fly
Power banks
Cabin bag only
Azul sets one allowance for short-haul and another for long-haul, and its premium cabins always carry more than the cheapest economy fare. Check the route-by-route figures on voeazul.com.br.
Pro tip: weigh your bags at home before leaving for the airport; extra weight on Azul usually costs more at the counter than when you add it online.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Here is the order to follow for an AD flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
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Step 1
Check in online
Online check-in for AD flights is on the official Azul website. You need the AD booking reference or e-ticket number and the passenger’s surname.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Azul passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires. Domestic AD passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Azul closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at VCP.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Azul desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your AD trip.
Azul counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Azul website.
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Cheap tickets
Ways to pay less for an Azul ticket, from the dates you choose to the fare type you buy.
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Be flexible with your Azul dates
Compare a full week of Azul departures; midweek days are often priced below Fridays and Sundays.
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Avoid peak holiday dates
Domestic fares rise in January, July and around Carnival. Book early for those dates.
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Compare Azul fare types
An Azul fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Book busy Azul routes early
Last-minute AD seats on popular routes tend to cost more. Book a few weeks out when an Azul route is busy.
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Join Azul Fidelidade
Add an Azul Fidelidade number to your booking so points from your AD flights are credited.
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Azul flights carry the IATA prefix AD. In aviation records the airline appears as AZU, and pilots use the radio callsign AZUL.
Its main hub is Viracopos International (VCP) in Campinas, and its head office is in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil.
No. Its closest ties are with United Airlines and American Airlines rather than with an alliance as a whole.
Embraer jets lead, with 80 E195s and E195-E2s in August 2025, followed by 57 Airbus A320neos and A321neos and 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops for small cities. Twelve Airbus A330s fly long-haul.
Yes, it is called Azul Fidelidade. It was known as TudoAzul until April 2024, so you may still see the old name on older cards and partner sites.
Look at your e-ticket or Manage Booking on voeazul.com.br. The figure depends on your AD route, cabin and fare type.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Azul Brazilian Airlines.
Last reviewed on 10 October 2026 against voeazul.com.br and published airline records.
General
Campinas is the largest of the three, and many domestic and international connections pass through it. Belo Horizonte and Recife are smaller hubs.
Azul's loyalty programme is Azul Fidelidade, previously called TudoAzul. Members earn points on Azul flights and with partners, and can redeem them for flights and other rewards.
Azul offers Economy and an extra legroom section on its domestic aircraft, and Business class on long-haul Airbus A330 flights. Check the seat map during booking for the options on your flight.
Azul's baggage allowance depends on the fare type and route, and domestic and international rules differ. Check your booking or the baggage information on voeazul.com.br before travel, and add bags online if your fare excludes them.
David Neeleman, who also founded JetBlue, founded Azul on 5 May 2008. Flights began on 15 December 2008.
No. Azul ended its A350 operations in 2024. Long-haul flights now use the Airbus A330-200 and A330-900.
Getting there
Not one of the global three. Codeshares fill the gap, so on a connecting ticket check which airline actually operates each flight.
Azul codeshares with United, American Airlines, JetBlue, TAP Air Portugal, Emirates and Air Canada, among others, and has interline agreements with Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Etihad and Copa.
Azul Brazilian Airlines uses the IATA code AD and the ICAO code AZU. Its radio callsign is AZUL.
Check in on voeazul.com.br. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Contact Azul Brazilian Airlines through its official website, voeazul.com.br.
Besides its main hub, Azul Brazilian Airlines also serves Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF) and Recife (REC).
Booking
About 191, including ATR 72-600 turboprops, Embraer 195 and 195-E2 jets, Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft and Airbus A330s.
About 150 in November 2025, including the regional routes flown as Azul Conecta.
Prices & payment
This guide has 5 money-saving tips for Azul Brazilian Airlines, from "be flexible with your Azul dates" to "join Azul Fidelidade".