AD Airline Code, Azul
AD is the IATA airline code for Azul, based in Brazil. Its three-letter ICAO code is AZU.
What airline is AD?
AD is the IATA airline code for Azul, based in Brazil. Its ICAO code is AZU.
The open dataset lists 397 scheduled routes for the carrier, placing it at number 34 among airlines worldwide. You will see AD as the two-character prefix on its flight numbers, for example AD123.
| IATA airline code | AD |
|---|---|
| ICAO airline code | AZU |
| Radio callsign | Not listed |
| Country | Brazil |
| Alliance | None (unaligned) |
| Scheduled routes | 397 (ranked #34) |
| Most routes at | CNF Belo Horizonte |
| Status | Active |
What is the airline code for Azul?
The IATA airline code for Azul is AD, and its ICAO code is AZU. The two-character IATA code prefixes the carrier's flight numbers, for example AD123.
IATA airline codes are two characters and can reuse letters over time, so a retired airline's code may later be assigned to another carrier. ICAO codes are three letters and are more stable, which is why flight plans use them.
Where the AD code comes from
AD identifies Azul Linhas Aereas, founded in 2008 by JetBlue founder David Neeleman. The letters do not abbreviate Azul; AD was the available pair. Azul built its network on Campinas Viracopos (VCP) outside Sao Paulo rather than fighting for space at Guarulhos, a hub choice that defines the airline.
More on how these identifiers work in what an IATA code is and airline callsigns.
What are Azul's hub airports?
Azul (AD) concentrates its network on VCP (Campinas).
Which airport does Azul serve most?
Azul (AD) appears on more routes at CNF, Belo Horizonte, than at any other airport in the open route dataset.
The airports Azul appears at most often in that dataset, most routes first:
Routes flown by Azul
The busiest pairs Azul (AD) is listed as operating in the open route dataset (codeshare-only listings excluded), with distance and typical flight time:
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Azul?
Azul uses the ICAO airline code AZU. Flight plans and air traffic control use AZU, while tickets and schedules use AD.
What country is Azul based in?
Azul (AD) is based in Brazil.
What is the abbreviation for Azul?
The two-character IATA abbreviation for Azul is AD, and its three-letter ICAO code is AZU.
How many routes does Azul fly?
The open route dataset lists 397 route entries for Azul, codeshare listings included, which ranks the carrier number 34 by that count. The route table below shows only the pairs Azul is listed as operating.
Is Azul in an airline alliance?
Azul (AD) is not a member of Star Alliance, oneworld or SkyTeam. It relies on its own network and bilateral partnerships instead.