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Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport

Curitiba, Brazil

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Paraná's international gateway serving southern Brazil.

Opened

1955

Location

São José dos Pinhais, Brazil

Curitiba–Afonso Pena International Airport (IATA: CWB, ICAO: SBCT) is the main commercial airport serving Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state in southern Brazil. Located in the municipality of São José dos Pinhais, approximately 18 kilometres southeast of Curitiba's city centre, it serves as an important hub for both domestic and international travel in the region. The airport is operated by Fraport Brasil, which took over management in 2017 as part of Brazil's airport privatisation programme. It handles millions of passengers annually and supports connections to major Brazilian cities as well as select international destinations in South America and beyond. Afonso Pena is the busiest airport in southern Brazil and plays a vital economic role for Paraná state, supporting cargo operations alongside passenger traffic. Its modern terminal infrastructure has been developed to accommodate growing demand.

Terminals

The airport operates a single integrated passenger terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to Curitiba city centre is available via dedicated airport bus services (Aeroporto-Rodoviária), taxis, and app-based ride-hailing services, with no direct rail link to the airport.

Airlines here

Major carriers operating at CWB include LATAM Airlines, Gol, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and Avianca Brazil, with connections to Argentine and other South American carriers.

Notable facts

›Located in São José dos Pinhais, about 18 km from central Curitiba.
›Operated by Fraport Brasil following a privatisation concession awarded in 2017.
›Serves as the busiest airport in the southern Brazil region.
›Named after former Brazilian President Afonso Augusto Moreira Pena.
›Supports significant cargo operations alongside passenger services.

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Route map (23 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

BQB Lineas Aereas

American Airlines

Air Paradise International

Azul

Air France

Aerolineas Argentinas

City Connexion Airlines

Gol Transportes Aéreos

Sky Express

TAM Brazilian Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Yangtze River Express

Marusya Airways

Routes

CWB → MVD5Q · AT7

CWB → POAAA · 763

CWB → CACAD · AT7

CWB → CNFAD · E95

CWB → CXJAD · AT7

CWB → GRUAD · E95 E90

CWB → IGUAD · E95

CWB → LDBAD · E90 AT7

CWB → MGFAD · E90

CWB → POAAD · E95

CWB → SDUAD · E90

CWB → VCPAD · E95 E90

CWB → BSBAF · 73G

CWB → AEPAR · E90

CWB → BSBG3 · 738 73G

CWB → CGHG3 · 738 73G

CWB → EZEG3 · 73G

CWB → GIGG3 · 73G 738

CWB → GRUG3 · 738

CWB → IGUG3 · 738

CWB → LDBG3 · 738 73G

CWB → MGFG3 · 73G 738

CWB → POAG3 · 73G 738

CWB → VCPG3 · 73G

CWB → BSBJJ · 320

CWB → CGHJJ · 320 319

CWB → GIGJJ · 320

CWB → GRUJJ · 320

CWB → IGUJJ · 320

CWB → LDBJJ · 320

CWB → POAJJ · 320

CWB → SSAJJ · 320

CWB → GIGKL · 73G

CWB → MGFKL · 738

CWB → LDBLH · 320

CWB → CFCNHG · L4T

CWB → FLNNHG · L4T

CWB → GPBNHG · L4T

CWB → XAPNHG · L4T

CWB → BSBO6 · 318

CWB → CGRO6 · 100

CWB → POAUS · 763

CWB → RAOY8 · EM2

Aircraft operating here

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City & Place Guide

Brazil's green capital blends urban innovation with natural beauty.

Curitiba is the capital of Paraná state in southern Brazil, known for its efficient urban planning, extensive parks, and cool climate compared to most Brazilian cities. Founded in 1693, it has grown into a metropolitan hub of roughly 1.9 million people with a strong European immigrant heritage reflected in its architecture and culture.

The city is celebrated as one of Latin America's most livable urban centers, pioneering a bus rapid transit system that became a global model. Its network of parks, pedestrian streets, and cultural centers make it highly walkable and visitor-friendly, offering a relaxed pace distinct from Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo.

•Ópera de Arame — stunning open-air opera house built of tubular steel amid a quarry park.
•Jardim Botânico — iconic French-style botanical garden with a grand glass greenhouse.
•Museu Oscar Niemeyer — eye-shaped contemporary art museum designed by the legendary architect.
•Parque Tanguá — scenic park with waterfalls, tunnels, and a panoramic lookout tower.
•Largo da Ordem — historic cobblestone street lined with colonial buildings and weekend craft fairs.
•Rua XV de Novembro — lively pedestrian boulevard perfect for shopping and people-watching.

Getting around: Curitiba's world-famous Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, with its distinctive tube stations, is the easiest and cheapest way to navigate the city. Taxis are widely available, and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and 99 operate reliably throughout the metro area. The city's flat terrain and dedicated bike lanes also make cycling a practical option in many neighborhoods.

Best time: April through June offers mild temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer crowds, making it the ideal time to visit Curitiba.

Local food: Try barreado (slow-cooked beef stew), pierogi-influenced dishes reflecting Polish heritage, chimarrão mate tea, and fresh pinhão pine nuts roasted at winter street stalls.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.