Santa Catarina's gateway on the Island of Magic.
Opened
1926
Location
Florianópolis, Brazil
Hercílio Luz International Airport (IATA: FLN, ICAO: SBFL) serves Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina state in southern Brazil. Located on Santa Catarina Island, commonly nicknamed 'Ilha da Magia' (Island of Magic), the airport is a major gateway for tourists visiting the region's famous beaches and natural attractions.
The airport underwent significant expansion and modernization works in recent decades to accommodate growing passenger traffic driven by Florianópolis's rising popularity as a domestic and international tourist destination. It is operated under a concession by Zurich Airport Brasil.
The airport is named after Hercílio Pedro da Luz, a prominent Brazilian politician who served as governor of Santa Catarina in the early twentieth century. It handles millions of passengers annually and connects Florianópolis to major Brazilian cities as well as select international destinations, particularly during peak summer seasons.
Terminals
The airport operates with a single integrated passenger terminal that has been expanded to handle both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to central Florianópolis and other parts of the island via road, with taxis, ride-hailing services, and bus lines serving as the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating at FLN include LATAM Airlines, Gol Linhas Aéreas, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, with international seasonal services connecting to neighboring South American countries.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Hercílio Pedro da Luz, a former governor of Santa Catarina state.
- ›Located on Santa Catarina Island, making it one of few international airports situated on an island in Brazil.
- ›Florianópolis experiences significant seasonal passenger surges due to its popularity as a beach destination in the Southern Hemisphere summer.
- ›The airport concession is managed by Zurich Airport Brasil.
- ›FLN handles both domestic trunk routes and international services, particularly to Argentina and other Mercosur countries.
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