Flights Cancelled Across Brazil As Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Campinas, And More Cancel 60 And Delay 280 Flights, Disrupting LATAM Brasil, GOL, Iberia, Azul Brazilian, And Others

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July 7, 2026 1:55 AM

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Flight cancellations persisted across Brazil, with 280 delays and 60 cancellations across São Paulo-Guarulhos, São Paulo-Congonhas, Viracopos, Rio de Janeiro/Galeão, Santos Dumont, Tancredo Neves, Afonso Pena, Hercílio Luz, Salgado Filho, and Guararapes International Airport. The largest share of disruptions affected LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, while carriers including Iberia, KLM, TAP Air Portugal, Air France, Copa Airlines, ITA Airways, LATAM, Azul Conecta, and Euroatlantic Airways also recorded delays or cancellations at various airports.

• São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport recorded the highest number of delays with 105 disrupted departures and arrivals.
• São Paulo-Congonhas Airport experienced the highest number of cancellations with 16 flights called off.
• Viracopos International Airport reported 22 delays and 11 cancellations, making it one of the worst-affected airports.
• LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of delayed flights across the affected airports.
• LATAM Brasil and Azul Brazilian Airlines jointly registered the highest number of cancellations among airlines.
• GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes also experienced significant operational disruption across multiple airports.
• International carriers including Iberia, KLM, TAP Air Portugal, Air France, Copa Airlines, and ITA Airways were also affected.

Most Affected Airports

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport recorded the highest disruptions today, July 7, with 105 delays and 5 cancellations. LATAM Brasil accounted for most delayed flights at the airport, while GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia, and KLM also experienced operational interruptions.

São Paulo-Congonhas Airport

With 62 delays and 16 cancellations, São Paulo-Congonhas Airport ranked among the most heavily affected airports. The largest number of disruptions involved LATAM Brasil and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, with additional delays reported by Azul Brazilian Airlines.

Viracopos International Airport

Viracopos International Airport reported 22 delays and 11 cancellations. Most of the disruption involved Azul Brazilian Airlines, while LATAM Brasil also recorded delayed operations.

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport

Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport experienced 18 delays and 1 cancellation. Delays were spread across LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, Air France, Copa Airlines, ITA Airways, and LATAM.

Tancredo Neves International Airport

Tancredo Neves International Airport registered 12 delays and 7 cancellations, with Azul Brazilian Airlines accounting for the majority of affected flights. GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil, and Azul Conecta also experienced disruptions.

Santos Dumont Airport

Santos Dumont Airport recorded 8 delays and 10 cancellations. Most disruptions involved GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes and LATAM Brasil.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

LATAM Brasil

LATAM Brasil recorded the largest number of delays across the affected airports, with 137 delayed flights, while also registering 21 cancellations, tying for the highest cancellation total.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul Brazilian Airlines experienced 53 delays and 21 cancellations, making it one of the most disrupted carriers during the day.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes reported 55 delays and 17 cancellations, with disruptions spread across several major Brazilian airports.

Iberia

Iberia recorded delayed flights at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport and São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, totaling five delays.

TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal experienced delayed operations at Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport, contributing to international flight disruption.

KLM

KLM also reported delayed flights at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, reflecting the impact on international services.

What Can Affected Passengers Do?

• Check your airline’s latest flight status before leaving for the airport.
• Allow additional travel time when flying through airports such as São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport or São Paulo-Congonhas Airport.
• Stay in contact with your airline regarding rebooking or alternative travel options.
• Keep mobile notifications enabled for schedule changes.
• Arrive with sufficient time for check-in and security procedures.
• Retain boarding passes and travel documents in case changes are required.
• Remain flexible if your itinerary includes connections through major airports such as Viracopos International Airport or Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport.

Why Flights Are Being Cancelled And Delayed?

Flight schedules are affected by a variety of operational challenges, including severe local weather, aircraft rotations, crew availability, airline scheduling adjustments, airport congestion, air traffic management requirements, and other day-to-day challenges. Airlines also modify schedules throughout the day as they respond to changing operating conditions.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays

Flight disruptions were reported across major Brazilian cities including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Curitiba, Recife, Florianópolis, and Porto Alegre. The largest operational impact was seen on LATAM Brasil, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, while international airlines such as Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, KLM, Air France, Copa Airlines, and ITA Airways also recorded delays. São Paulo accounted for the highest concentration of disruptions through São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport and São Paulo-Congonhas Airport, while airports serving Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Campinas also experienced notable disruption. Author’s Observation: Flight information is based on FlightAware and may change with live updates. Travelers should monitor schedules and stay flexible with their plans. Passengers traveling with LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, Azul Brazilian Airlines, Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, and KLM were among those affected as airlines continued adjusting schedules across multiple Brazilian cities.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware