Belo Horizonte Confins airport (CNF)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF), popularly known as Confins Airport, is the main gateway to the state of Minas Gerais. Opened on July 15, 1982, it has established itself as one of Brazil's most modern and efficient hubs under the management of the concessionaire BH Airport. Its strategic location allows for broad domestic connectivity, as well as direct international routes to the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.
Official Website: bh-airport.com.br
Information Phone: +55 31 3689 6800.
Terminal
The airport operates under an integrated single-terminal concept. Although architecturally Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 exist, both are connected and function as a single building for passenger flow, sharing boarding and arrival areas.
Operating hours: The terminal remains open 24 hours a day.
Annual Passenger Traffic: The airport closed 2024 with a record 12.3 million passengers, consolidating its post-pandemic recovery and growth.
Information Points
There is an information desk located on the Ground Floor (arrivals level), in front of the building's main entrance. Additionally, the airport has "Amarelinhos" (customer service agents identified by yellow vests) who circulate throughout the terminal to assist travelers.
Location
The airport is located in the municipality of Confins, 38 km (22 miles) north of Belo Horizonte.
See MapParking services at Belo Horizonte airport (CNF)
There are different parking areas within the premises, all open 24 hours a day. There are also exclusive sectors for motorcycles. More information: Tel +55 31 3689 2758.
P1, P2, P3, P+ - Premium parking lots in front of the terminal.
E1, E3 - Economic sectors a little further away.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Confins International Airport (CNF), managed by BH Airport, strictly complies with ANAC Resolution 280, guaranteeing accessibility and the necessary support for passengers with reduced mobility (PNAE) and other special needs.
Reduced Mobility
The terminal is accessible, featuring ramps, elevators, moving walkways, adapted restrooms, and accessible telephones in all areas.
Boarding and Disembarking:
For operations not conducted through boarding bridges (jet bridges), the airport uses Ambulifts. These special vehicles allow safe and dignified boarding and disembarking from the aircraft, eliminating the need to climb stairs at remote positions.
Requesting Assistance:
It is mandatory to inform the airline about the need for assistance (wheelchair, escort, oxygen) at the time of ticket purchase or at least 48 to 72 hours in advance of the flight.
Hidden Disabilities
Sunflower Lanyard: BH Airport recognizes and promotes the use of the "Sunflower Lanyard." This badge allows staff to discreetly identify passengers with non-visible disabilities (autism, anxiety, dementia), providing them with extra patience, support, and guidance during security and boarding processes.
Priority by Law
In Brazil, preferential service is a right guaranteed by law. Priority is given in check-in lines, security screening, and boarding to:
- People over 60 years old.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
- People with infants (under 2 years old).
- People with reduced mobility or obesity.
Families
The airport provides baby care rooms (fraldários) equipped with changing tables and nursing chairs, located in both the public area and the departure lounge.
Latest updates: January 01, 2026
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