CWB · large airport
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport
Curitiba, Brazil

Airports
CWBlarge airport
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport
Curitiba, Brazil
Explore Curitiba city guide Navigate to this airport43
Routes out
23
Destinations
SBCT
ICAO
2988 ft
Elevation
TravelerPulse profile
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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Route map (23 destinations)








Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Airlines serving this airport
BQB Lineas Aereas
5Q
American Airlines
AA
Air Paradise International
AD
Azul
AD
Air France
AF
Aerolineas Argentinas
AR
City Connexion Airlines
G3
Gol Transportes Aéreos
G3
Sky Express
G3
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJ
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KL
Lufthansa
LH
Lufthansa Cargo
LH
Oceanair
O6
US Airways
US
Yangtze River Express
Y8
Marusya Airways
Y8
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
Hotels near CWB
Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.
Compare stays for your dates
IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.
City & Place Guide
No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.
Passport, Visa & Immigration
Flying internationally via CWB? Check entry, transit and customs requirements for Brazil from official government sources.
Latest news
Aviation Week· 11/5/2025
TAP Adds Curitiba As Europe-Brazil Capacity Surge Continues
Read at Aviation Week
Simple Flying· 6/5/2024
Priority Pass: The Best Lounges In Latin America & The Caribbean
Read at Simple Flying
Matador Network· 4/12/2024
The World’s Best Airport Lounges, According to Priority Pass Users
Read at Matador Network
LaQuotidienne.fr· 11/10/2025
Seen from the sky : Emirates, Avianca, Ryanair, Tap Air Portugal, Qatar Airways, Ita Airways, Vietnam Airlines, etc.
Read at LaQuotidienne.fr
FSElite· 5/8/2025
Afonso Pena Airport Releases for MSFS by flyt
Read at FSElite
Aeroflap· 6/7/2023
Curitiba Airport triples food options in one year
Read at Aeroflap
Translate