SWISS‘ sister airline Edelweiss is selling super cheap tickets for flights to Rio de Janeiro! Departing from Paris and Nice, fares are starting as low as €371, including one piece of checked luggage (23 kg). Trips from Nice are slightly cheaper, but the availability isn’t as good as for flights out of France’s capital.
The trip to Brazil itself is surprisingly short. Most options include a short layover in Zurich before you cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, this deal will be available until March 12, 2020. Availability isn’t not great, but not terrible neither. Here are some dates that we’ve been able to find for trips from Paris:
Minimum stay is 4 days or at least one night from Saturday to Sunday, and you can’t stay longer than 3 months if you want to book this fare.
To find more available dates, we recommend using Google Flights (instructions). You can then book your flights directly on the carrier’s website.
Mileage
All tickets are issued in booking class K. Depending on the operating airline and your frequent flyer program of choice, you‘ll usually earn 25% to 100% tier miles and (except with Miles&More) a similar number of award miles.
For flights with Edelweiss, things are different. You’ll only be credited with miles if you’re a member of Miles&More or United MileagePlus. And please note that Edelweiss is not a member of Star Alliance. So you can’t take advantage of your tier status privileges (e.g., additional baggage allowance).
Tips for Brazil
Brazil is probably the country in South America that is most frequented by tourists. Whether it’s the carnival or the Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro or touring the Amazon, visitors will get their money’s worth here.
Traditionally, flights to South America and Brazil from Europe are quite expensive, but since a few years, there are increasingly cheap offers, especially with Iberia and TAP.
Best Time to Visit
Brazil is a vast country – so there is no such thing as an overall best travel time. It all depends on what you want to see. It is best to visit the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo autumn and spring while the dry season fort the rainforest is from May to September.
Entry & Visa
EU citizens do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days and can enter with a passport only. Note that, similar to the USA, that after your first stop in Brazil your luggage must be collected and brought through customs. Calculate accordingly when booking a connecting flight.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and Maya Mobile. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for Brazil 🇧🇷 Compared
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Information & Tips for Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the second largest but especially for tourists probably the most important city in Brazil. Famous for its carnival, Cristo Redentor statue, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Copacabana, Rio offers visitors a variety of experiences and sights.
The city has excellent flight connections to Europe. Fares are generally around €400 to €600 with the occasional steal of less than €400.
The Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Rio is between December and March. At this time of year, the weather is warm but moderate, and the water temperature is perfect for swimming. Carnival takes place in February.
From the airport to the city
Express buses with air conditioning and lots of space for your luggage will take you to the city in about half an hour for the equivalent of €3. The taxi ride costs between €14 and €25. Make sure that you only take licensed taxis!
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