videos: landing in Fernando de Noronha

We thought it would be appropriate to open the videos section of D Airfare at one of the most wonderful places in the entire Brazil, the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.

On the usual approach to Fernando de Noronha, airplanes circle the island counterclockwise before they align themselves with runway 12, right in the middle of the island, coming from the west.

This video starts when the plane has nearly finished its flight around the island and its about to align itself with the runway before the final approach. The first part you will see of Noronha is its westernmost point, that has no beaches and few visitors. Then, before the beginning of the runway, you will spot the incredibly beautiful praia do Sancho, our number one beach of the entire Brazil. On the left you can perfectly spot the Morro do Pico, the highest point on the island.

The tiny airport instalations are to the right of the runway. As Noronha’s airport has just the one runway the plane has to taxi back the entire strip before arriving to the terminal. Not a big deal as the airport receives very few flights every day.

Enjoy!

You will find travel tips on Fernando de Noronha at our Brazil Travel Blog.

Category: videos