MTur expects traffic of 3.23 million for the holiday

According to the Ministry of Tourism, the September 7 holiday will be responsible for Movement of more than 3.23 million people Depending on the country’s airports, the estimate was made based on data collected from the main managers of Brazilian air terminals. The number will be 4% higher than the number recorded last holiday, when 3.1 million passengers traveled through Brazilian airports.

Of the total expected volume of approx One third You must pass through the state of São PauloBringing its volume to 1.38 million passengers. At Guarulhos station alone, traffic amounts to 670,000 people, while the number of passengers in Kongo is expected to reach more than 380,000 passengers. In addition to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the main destinations for travelers will be the cities of Gramado (RS), Foz do Iguaçu (PR), Maceió (AL), Porto Seguro (BA), Caldas Novas (GO), Campos. do Jordao (SP) and El Salvador, according to the airlines.

“Holidays like this play a crucial role in this sector, injecting vitality into the local economy, boosting trade and, most importantly, strengthening cultural ties between the different regions of Brazil. They are moments that remind us of the richness of our diversity and the importance of promoting tourist destinations that delight local and international visitors.”

Celso Sabino, Minister of Tourism

Road transportation is also expected to increase

Expectations of movement in the road sector are also high. About 219,000 passengers are expected to arrive at Rio de Janeiro stations, followed by Belo Horizonte (140,000 passengers), São Paulo (120,000 passengers) and Curitiba (38,000) stations. Volume is expected to be 15% higher than recorded in the last holiday for this mode of transport.