Belém Airport enters the ranking of the most punctual in the world in the year of COP30
Val-de-Cans International Airport, in Belém (PA), was classified among the 15 most punctual in the world in the global AirHelp Score 2025 ranking. The list, released this Friday (26), places the Pará terminal in 13th position, in a survey that evaluated 250 airports in 68 countries. The result represents a highlight for the North region and reinforces the importance of the capital of Pará on the international stage.
AirHelp’s survey covered the period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The index takes into account three main criteria: 60% of the score is attributed to flight punctuality—measured by the percentage of takeoffs and landings delayed by up to 15 minutes; 20% reflects passenger satisfaction in surveys about service, cleanliness, and comfort; and the remaining 20% corresponds to the quality of food and shopping options in the terminals.
Belém’s performance gains even more relevance in light of the Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP30), scheduled for November 2025. The event is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors, including authorities, diplomatic delegations, and experts from various countries. In this context, airport infrastructure is considered a strategic point for ensuring the efficient and safe arrival and departure of participants.
The location of Val-de-Cans Airport indicates that the terminal is well-equipped to meet increased demand. For the airline industry, punctuality is a key indicator of efficiency, as it reduces disruption to passengers and improves airline logistics. This result also strengthens Brazil’s reputation as a host of major international meetings, at a time when the country is seeking to consolidate its position in discussions on sustainability and climate change.
In the global ranking, other Brazilian airports also stood out. Brasília International Airport ranks fourth, being the highest-rated in the country. Next are Santos Dumont Airport in Rio de Janeiro (17th), Fortaleza Airport (24th), Galeão Airport, also in Rio (29th), and Curitiba Airport (46th). The consistent presence of Brazilian terminals among the highest-rated airports is interpreted as a reflection of recent advances in airport management, including investments in modernization, services, and customer service.
Industry experts point out that rankings like the AirHelp Score serve as a barometer for civil aviation efficiency and help passengers choose more reliable connections. The rating also serves as a benchmark for airlines and governments to adjust transportation and infrastructure policies.
Belém, with its strategic location in the Amazon and its potential to host major events, is now more prominent on the international aviation map. Val-de-Cans Airport, which already plays a key role in regional tourism and business in Northern Brazil, will play a decisive role in COP30 logistics.
In addition to international visibility, the airport’s strong performance contributes to the local economy by facilitating the flow of tourists and investors and reinforcing Belém’s image as a city suited to hosting large-scale events. For Pará, this achievement adds to the expectation that the climate change conference will drive improvements in infrastructure, urban services, and logistical integration.
With the recognition obtained in the AirHelp Score, Belém International Airport consolidates its position as a strategic asset for Brazil, in a year in which the city prepares to host one of the most important diplomatic events of the decade.
