Hotels in Belo Horizonte, Brazil (PLU)

Belo Horizonte Airport  - PLU Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte Airport with code PLU is located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. It was formerly called the Pampulha-Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport. The name was changed in December 16, 2004. Carlos Drummond De Andrade was a famous poet who was born in Minas Gerais. Currently, the airport is operated by Infraero which is responsible for operations of Brazil Airport. Belo Horizonte is translated to Beautiful Horizon. It is the sixth-largest city in Brazil. It has a population of about 2.5 million people. The town falls in 13th place when it comes to the cities of South America. It is also one of the most populous areas in Brazil.

Best Time to Visit

Bela Horizonte Airport or Pampulha Airport opened its doors in 1933. It served as a support facility to the flights being operated by Brazilian Airforce. The flights are from Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza. The first commercial flight happened in 1936 between Belo Horizonte and Rio De Janeiro. Joao Monlevade and Lagoa dos Ingleses are some of the notable cities surrounding the airfield.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Bristol Jaragua Hotel Pampulha is located about 1 mile from the airport and also near the Mineirao Football Stadium. The hotel has wifi, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Pampulha Design Hotel is within a mile from the airport. It is also within the vicinity of Minerirao Stadium and the famous Church of Saint Francis.

Because PLU Airport is only serving domestic flights, international bound passengers should go to nearby Tancredo Neves/Confins International Airport (CNF).

On this page it is easy to search for Belo Horizonte, Brazil airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Belo Horizonte, Brazil (PLU) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the PLU airport. Most of these PLU hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Belo Horizonte, Brazil motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the PLU airport are Mario Campos Futebol Field, Aquarium of the City, and Madre Teresa Hospital.