Join us at Routes Americas 2027 from February 10-12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the leading aviation event focused on air service development.
Dates
10–12 Feb 2027
City / country
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Venue
ExpoRio
Event overview
Routes Americas 2027 is a premier event for aviation professionals, focusing on air service development across the Americas.
It will take place from February 10 to 12, 2027, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing together airlines, airports, and tourism authorities.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest trends in aviation, network with industry leaders, and explore new opportunities for collaboration in air service development. Dates and Venue: Routes Americas 2027 runs from February 10-12, 2027, at ExpoRio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Buyer Authority: Attendees include senior decision-makers from airlines and airports across the Americas.
Exhibitors will showcase their offerings to key decision-makers in the aviation industry, enhancing visibility and creating valuable business connections. Buyer Authority: Attendees include senior decision-makers from airlines and airports across the Americas. Routes Americas 2027 is crucial for fostering partnerships and developing new air services in the Americas, addressing the evolving needs of the aviation sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
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Exhibitor profile
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Product categories
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Location & Facilities
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Impact
Routes Americas 2027 is a premier event for aviation professionals, focusing on air service development across the Americas. It will take place from February 10 to 12, 2027, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing together airlines, airports, and tourism authorities. Routes Americas 2027 is crucial for fostering partnerships and developing new air services in the Americas, addressing the evolving needs of the aviation sector.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Airline executives and decision-makers, Airport representatives and planners, Tourism authority officials, Aviation consultants and analysts. Dates and Venue: Routes Americas 2027 runs from February 10-12, 2027, at ExpoRio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Scale and Focus: This event is a key gathering for aviation professionals, including airlines, airports, and tourism authorities. Organiser: Hosted by Informa PLC, with registration available at routesonline.com.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors will showcase their offerings to key decision-makers in the aviation industry, enhancing visibility and creating valuable business connections. Buyer Authority: Attendees include senior decision-makers from airlines and airports across the Americas. Routes Americas 2027 is crucial for fostering partnerships and developing new air services in the Americas, addressing the evolving needs of the aviation sector. Exhibitor categories include Airlines looking to expand routes, Airport authorities seeking.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending Routes Americas 2027 on 2027-02-10 to 2027-02-12 in Rio de Janeiro lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Air connectivity recovery
Air connectivity recovery is the rebuilding of passenger route networks toward and beyond pre-pandemic capacity across the Americas.
Sustainable aviation growth
Sustainable aviation growth is the push to expand route capacity while meeting emissions and efficiency targets.
Data-led route development
Data-led route development is the use of traffic, demand and forecast data to decide which routes to launch.
Destination marketing competition
Destination marketing competition is the effort by cities and tourism authorities to win new air service.
Tourism seasonality management
Tourism seasonality management is the work of smoothing visitor demand across the year rather than only in peak months.
Plan your trip
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
MetroRio metro
41-station network; best option for the main hotel corridor. Confirm before travel.
Ride-hail (Uber / 99)
Recommended for hills, luggage and late-night routes. Confirm before travel.
Airport bus
Cheapest reasonable airport-to-city option; executive and regular services. Confirm before travel.
Taxi
Metered; agree the price or app fare before departure. Confirm before travel.
Light rail (VLT)
Useful for Centro hotels and the waterfront; connects with MetroRio. Confirm before travel.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Brazil waives visitor visas for nationals of many countries under visa-exemption agreements, who can enter as business visitors for meetings and conferences. US, Canadian and Australian passport holders lost the exemption and now need an eVisa from 10 April 2025.
Official visa pageWeather
Rio de Janeiro in February 2027 is hot and humid summer: highs around 31-32 C (88-90 F), lows near 24 C (75 F), roughly 16-17 rainy days and about 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Brazil.
Ride-hailing
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Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business pace
Brazilian business culture is relationship-led; negotiations can move slower than in North America and are often built on personal contact rather than email or a single short visit.
Language
Portuguese is the official language; English is common in aviation and business travel circles, but a few Portuguese phrases are appreciated.
Safety and transport
Use ride-hail or the metro for late-night travel, keep valuables discreet in tourist areas, and allow extra time for cross-city journeys in traffic.
Dress code
Smart-casual business attire is standard for conferences; February is hot, so lightweight formal wear works best.
Arrival
Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening, and confirm badge collection details with the organiser in advance.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Rio de Janeiro; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Brazil waives visitor visas for nationals of many countries under visa-exemption agreements, who can enter as business visitors for meetings and conferences. US, Canadian and Australian passport holders lost the exemption and now need an eVisa from 10 April 2025.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Rio de Janeiro; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near ExpoRio: Centro / Lapa: Centro / Lapa; Copacabana / Botafogo: Copacabana / Botafogo; Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca: Ipanema / Barra da Tijuca.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Rio de Janeiro; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Use local bus, tram, or metro routes serving ExpoRio; check operator timetables.
Parking: On-site parking is available at ExpoRio; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: 24 C to 32 C (75 F to 90 F) in February 2027; February is Rio de Janeiro's warmest month of the year.
Seasonality: Wet summer season: February typically brings about 16-17 rainy days and roughly 157 mm of rainfall, usually as heavy but short afternoon showers.
Packing: Pack lightweight breathable clothing and smart-casual business attire for meetings, a compact umbrella or rain jacket, sun protection, and comfortable shoes for walking the venue and city.
Plan your trip
Check passport validity and confirm Brazil visa or eVisa eligibility for your nationality — US, Canadian and Australian passport holders need an eVisa from 10 April 2025; check rules before booking.
Apply for the Brazil eVisa or visitor visa via the official portal — Use https://brazil.vfsevisa.com and allow at least two weeks processing before travel.
Book flights to Rio de Janeiro (GIG) for 9-10 February 2027 — Galeao International Airport (GIG) is the main international gateway to Rio.
Reserve a hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema or Barra da Tijuca — February is peak summer season, so book early to secure rates and availability.
Complete delegate registration with Informa via the Routes Americas registration page — Register through routesonline.com and confirm your badge details.
Download the conference programme and pre-schedule airline and airport meetings — Business meetings are the core of Routes Americas; pre-book your diary.
Shortlist keynote interviews, panel discussions and airline briefings to attend — The programme covers air service development issues driving regional connectivity.
Plan airport-to-hotel transport from GIG — Metro fare is R$7.90; ride-hail and airport buses are also available.
Arrange travel insurance and check vaccination guidance with your doctor — Confirm any recommended vaccinations before departure.
Pack lightweight business attire, a rain layer and sun protection — Expect hot, humid and frequently wet February weather in Rio.
Prepare route pitch materials, network data and meeting documents — Bring quantified route cases and printed collateral for B2B sessions.
Arrive, collect your badge and orient yourself at the venue — Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening.
Budget
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This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visa_fee
visitor · Entry visa
USD 80.9 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visa_fee | visitor | Entry visa | USD 80.9 / per application | organiser_published |
Decision
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What is your primary role?
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visit
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Best for
Airline network planners, airport route development managers and tourism authority executives who need to pitch or evaluate new air services across the Americas.
Min. budget
$350.00
Timeline
4-6 weeks for visa, flights and Rio hotel booking ahead of the February 2027 show.
Risks
February is Rio's peak summer season, so Copacabana and Ipanema hotels fill early and prices rise.
US, Canadian and Australian travellers need a Brazil eVisa, so apply at least two to three weeks before travel.
exhibit
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Best for
Airports, destination marketing organisations and aviation suppliers showcasing route incentives, products and services to senior airline decision makers.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-4 months to book exhibition space, plan stand build and finalise branded collateral.
Risks
Exhibition space is limited and has sold out for the largest Routes Americas editions.
Freight and customs clearance for stand materials into Brazil can add lead time.
skip
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Best for
Professionals outside air service development, route planning, airport marketing or aviation tourism who have no route network or supplier interest in the Americas.
Min. budget
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Not applicable.
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