GOL boosts regional flights from Congonhas by 115%

GOL Airlines is adding 218 new flights in April, doubling frequencies to 7 interior cities in São Paulo, Paraná and Minas Gerais from Congonhas Airport — a move targeting both corporate and leisure travelers.

Up to 115% growth in seats and flights

GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s two-time punctuality champion, is launching a major regional expansion from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in São Paulo this March 2026. The airline is increasing flights by up to 115% in frequencies and available seats, adding 218 new regular operations in April compared to the same month in 2025. The move cements Congonhas’ role as the central hub of GOL’s domestic network.

The seven cities benefiting from new nonstop service are Londrina (LDB), Maringá (MGF), Uberlândia (UDI), Presidente Prudente (PPB), Araçatuba (ARU), São José do Rio Preto (SJP), and Ribeirão Preto (RAO). All routes are operated with Boeing 737 aircraft, seating up to 186 passengers.

Business and leisure travelers benefit

“Starting in March, when business travel picks up pace, GOL aims to serve its corporate clients with more frequency options, schedules and routes — without losing focus on leisure passengers,” said Mateus Pongeluppi, GOL’s Chief Commercial Officer. He highlighted that expanding into regional economic hubs reinforces the airline’s commitment to connectivity and regional economic development.

These destinations blend business and leisure passenger profiles, with growing demand for fast connections that allow same-day round trips. From Congonhas, GOL offers connections to over 30 cities across Brazil’s South, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast regions, including the iconic São Paulo–Rio de Janeiro air bridge.

Frequency changes by route

• Londrina (LDB): From March 29, up from 1 to 2 daily flights, every day of the week. Growth of 115.4% (Apr/26 vs Apr/25), 13 weekly operations per direction.
• Uberlândia (UDI): 111.5% increase. From March 29, 2 daily round trips including Saturdays. 13 weekly flights per direction.
• Maringá (MGF): 86.7% growth. From March 29, 2 daily flights every day of the week, 13 weekly operations per direction.
• Presidente Prudente (PPB): 65.4% increase from March 29, with 10 weekly round trips (except Saturdays).
• Araçatuba (ARU): 52.9% growth since March 2. Up from 4 to 6 weekly round trips, except Saturdays.
• São José do Rio Preto (SJP): Since March 2, 13 weekly round trips with 2 daily operations Monday through Sunday. 19.1% increase.
• Ribeirão Preto (RAO): 7.7% expansion. 12 weekly flights March 2–27; 13 weekly flights from March 29, daily.

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Event Info

• Airline: GOL Linhas Aéreas
• Routes: Congonhas (CGH) to Londrina, Maringá, Uberlândia, Presidente Prudente, Araçatuba, São José do Rio Preto and Ribeirão Preto
• Aircraft: Boeing 737 (up to 186 passengers)
• New schedules effective: March 2, 2026 (ARU and SJP) and March 29, 2026 (remaining routes)
• Tickets: www.voegol.com.br and GOL & Smiles app

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