BELUpdated October 9, 2026

Belém airport

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Belém airport (BEL)
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BEL · Overview
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30 °C · Mostly cloudy
Passengers 2025
3.9 million
From the city
12 km

About the airport

Belém airport (BEL)
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Belém / Val-de-Cans – Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL), opened on January 24, 1959, is the primary air hub for the state of Pará and one of the most vital gateways to the Brazilian Amazon. It connects major domestic urban centers across Brazil and offers international flights to South America, the Caribbean, the United States, and Europe.

Official Website: noa-airports.com.br

Phone: +55 91 9319-4803

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Terminals

The airport features a single centralized passenger terminal spanning 33,255 m², structured across two main floors: the ground level for arrivals and baggage reclaim, and the upper level for check-in counters and domestic and international departures. The terminal operates 24 hours a day.

Annual passenger traffic (2025): 3.9 million passengers.

Information Desks

The NOA information desk (Balcão de Informações) is located in the public concourse of the passenger terminal.

Location

The airport is situated in the Val-de-Cans district, approximately 12 km (8 miles) north of downtown Belém.

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Airlines and terminals All airlines operate within the single passenger terminal, centralizing check-in counters on the upper floor. Air France: scheduled international flights to Cayenne (French Guiana). Avianca: nonstop… Full guide → Getting to and from BEL The airport is located 12 km from the historic city center. Driving time averages around 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Vehicles booked via platforms such… Full guide → Car rental Car rental companies operate customer service counters on the ground floor in the arrivals hall of the passenger terminal. Vehicle pick-up and drop-off take place in… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The terminal features a comprehensive range of passenger services, dining options, and retail stores throughout its public and restricted areas. ATMs: multi-bank cash machines located on… Full guide → Hotels and overnight stay The airport does not have on-site hotels or sleeping cabins inside the terminal building. Several lodging options are available along the primary access routes near the… Full guide → Frequently asked questions You can take an official 24-hour metered taxi outside arrivals (25 to 35 minutes travel time), hail a ride-share vehicle through Uber or 99 in front… Full guide →

Parking

Vehicle parking is situated directly across from the passenger terminal building and is managed by Estapar Estacionamentos.

Parking Lots

  • Outdoor surface lot: offers 692 parking spaces for private vehicles, accommodating both short-term and long-term stays.

Key Guidelines

Hours: Open 24 hours a day.

Security and Payments: Automated barrier system, continuous CCTV surveillance, and hourly and daily rates.

Special assistance

Requesting Special Assistance

Passengers requiring special assistance (PNAE) must notify their airline or travel agent at least 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure time.

Facilities and Accessibility

The terminal features sidewalk access ramps, pedestrian crossings, tactile guidance, airline-provided wheelchairs upon request, aircraft boarding lifts, and accessible restrooms located in both public zones and departure lounges.

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