Talks are underway on a new air services agreement between Ireland and Brazil which could lead to direct flights between the two countries. An Air Services Agreement provides a legal and regulatory framework to operate scheduled air services. There are currently no direct flights to South America from Ireland. An air services agreement would need to pass various domestic procedures in both countries to allow for direct services, facilitating the introduction of direct scheduled flights between the two countries, should any commercial operator wish to begin services. “The bilateral air services agreement between Brazil and Ireland represents an opportunity not only to expand aviation links between the two countries, but also to boost tourism between Latin America and Europe.

Source: Irish Examiner March 10, 2026 15:21 UTC