Star Alliance carrier Lufthansa is offering good prices in their premium economy class from Strasburg to South America. Prices start at €685 to Rio de Janeiro. Other interesting destinations are Bogotá and Sao Paulo.
We expect further shakeups in the airline industry over the following months. Some services might be cancelled, aircraft changed or downgraded. The schedule we describe may very well change.
Please note that this itinerary only involves flights. Often, the distance from Strasbourg to Frankfurt (and vice versa) is operated by a Lufthansa bus but in this case it’s not. You cannot start your journey in Frankfurt. Also, some routings fly via Munich AND Frankfurt. Please be aware of that.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, this deal is still available until May 26, 2020. The minimum stay requirement is a night from Saturday to Sunday or 4 days. The inbound flight has to commence no later than 3 months after the outbound flight. There is scattered availability from July, 2020 to February, 2021. A stopover in each direction is permitted at €75 each.
You can find your preferred travel dates via the Lufthansa Flight Offers site. In this case Lufthansa is offering the best prices and we would recommend booking with them directly anyway, especially in uncertain times like these.
Mileage
Feeder flights are in booking class Y, whereas the long-haul segments are in booking class N. This will cause a respectable amount of mileage credit in various frequent flyer programs.
Hotels
Although hotels are relatively affordable in South America, it cannot hurt to check price, location and reviews. After all, you still want to make the best deal possible, right? For that we would recommend Booking.com:
You should also check our hotel voucher and coupons:
Information & 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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Information & Tips for Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is an important economic and cultural center in Brazil and at the same time the most populous city in the country with 11 million inhabitants and a metropolitan region of 20 million.
The city is comparatively easy to reach from Europe, and the major hub airports are served by numerous European and Brazilian airlines. Bargains are not as common as to Rio de Janeiro, but there are still good offers.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Sao Paulo is between March and May and between October and November. At this time of year, the weather is warm, and precipitation is comparatively low.
From the airport to the city
You can get a taxi for about 23€-28€. Note that Guarulhos International Airport, which serves most international flights, is located pretty far outside the city and it can take between 45 minutes and 3 hours to get to the city center depending on traffic conditions!
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