Given the size of the Brazil, the quickest and most effective way of getting around this country is by air. If tyou have a vague idea about the main national carriers in Brazil that have extensive routes network, these are the : Tam, Varig and Vasp. But if you’re up for a cheaper travel experience, there are also low-cost carriers such as Gol, Fly and Ocean Air. If you are having your tourist vacation and are planning to journey around Brazil, you should consider purchasing an airpass prior to arriving in Brazil.
Like the continental US, the Brazilian carriers use some airports as major hubs for serving on several regions of the country. Most often, visitors are surprised that in the south east, it’s the São Paulo (GRU), rather than Rio de Janeiro (GIG), that’s the main hub. Other hubs also include Porto Alegre (POA) and Curitiba (CWB) in the south area, Brasília (BSB) in the central west area, and Salvador (SSA), Recife (REC) and Fortaleza (FOR) in the north east area of the country.
As many tourists plan their trip to Brazil around Rio de Janeiro, some of the most popular internal or domestic flights times are:
Rio de Janeiro – Curitiba: 1h 30m
Rio de Janeiro – Natal: 3h
Rio de Janeiro – Foz do Iguaçu: 3h
Rio de Janeiro – Campo Grande: 3h 30m
Rio de Janeiro – Salvador: 2h
Rio de Janeiro – Manaus: 5h
Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo: 55m
Rio de Janeiro – Recife: 2h 45m
Rio de Janeiro – Porto Alegre: 2h
Rio de Janeiro – Fortaleza: 4h 25m
Rio de Janeiro – Belo Horizonte: 50m
Rio de Janeiro – Brasília: 1h 30m
It is also important to have in mind that most of the scheduled flights from Europe fly first to São Paulo and then head on to Rio de Janeiro.
If you are a visitor who intends to travel from your point of entry to discover the best parts of Brazil, then you should consider buying a Brazilian Airpass before arriving this beautiful country.
However, have in mind that the iirpass can only be purchased outside of Brazil and to non-residents with a return air ticket. It can be bought for the flights of Varig, Tam or Vasp. Also have in mind that each pass is only valid for the travel flights of the issuing carrier. Thinking about the money you’re about to splurge? The price of the Airpass depends on your flight. But here’s the assurance, the beautiful tourist spots in this country will make you feel no regret at all.
Currently, a basic Airpass costs $399 and that’s up to four internal flights. The pass can be used for 21 days from your first internal flight and this can consist of up to nine stops. You can also get a South American Airpass which will allow you to travel economically throughout the countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay. However, South American Airpass costs depends on the number of the miles you’ve flown. The prices range from $225 for up to 1,900 miles.
If you’re a tourist coming from various European countries and the US, your flight is more likely to have a destination at the international airports of Brazil like: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Recife or Salvador. From these international airports, there are connecting flights to most other major Brazilian cities. Don’t worry about the problems that you will be facing during your travel because there are hospitable Brazilians who are ready to help you when you need assistance or help.
