Cargolux Airlines International returns to Rio de Janeiro with a full freighter service starting 4 March 2016. The weekly flight departs Luxembourg for Rio de Janeiro before continuing to Viracopos and then returning to Europe.

The return to Rio was driven by growing demand for pre-Olympic Games freight capacity between March and August. The Olympic Summer Games 2016 will take place from 5-21 August and shippers have already expressed interest in using the expertise of Cargolux for their valuable equipment.

In addition, Cargolux expects to carry car parts and spares, chemicals, electrical goods, consolidated freight and household goods on its services to Rio de Janeiro. Alongside Viracopos/São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Cargolux also serves the Brazilian gateways Manaus, Petrolina and Curitiba.