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Book airline tickets to Brazil and prepare yourself for a country of infinite beauty. Hidden behind unexplored rainforests are calm rivers and lavish land. Travelers booking flights to Brazil with the intention of touring the Amazon - with more than 2.3 million square miles of river and jungle - have loads of options. Entry into the Amazon is available via bus, boat or boarding local Brazil flights to larger cities.
But there’s more to do in Brazil than just play in the jungle. Book flights to Brazil for the resort areas of Copacabana and Ipanema. Five-star resorts line the sparkling beaches in these fashionista cities where everyone lounges in style and travels in luxury. Book a Brazil flight to Rio de Janeiro – a city so seductive it leaves visitors wanting more. During the city’s Carnival and New Year, people are in full party mode… a little dancing on the sand isn’t unheard of in Rio...
Whether flights to Brazil take tourists to the jungle or to the beach, there is undoubtedly a good time to be had.
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Brazil is an enormous country and has many climate zones. Most of the country is tropical, with an average temperature in the north of 82 F and 68 F in the south. The country rarely has extreme weather, but summers in Rio can reach up to 104 F.
Peak season:
Since Brazil lies on the Southern Hemisphere its summer is December through March and winter is from June through September. The best time to book flights to Brazil is from December until Carnaval season; usually in February. However this is also when accommodation and Brazil flights are at their peak. Another popular time to visit is the week of Easter.
Off season:
May to October is winter in Brazil but if you’re looking for a bargain then it’s probably the best time to visit – prices are lower and temperatures are in the upper 70s; much milder than in summer. Travelers looking for cheap flights to Brazil can get lucky during the off-season if plans are made in advance.
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Brazil is a vast country and the best way (but certainly not the cheapest) to get around is by domestic Brazil flights. Most visitors who plan on visiting a few different regions or cities should invest in a Brazil Pass which can be arranged through your travel agent or airline when booking your flights to Brazil.
In the major cities the best, and safest, way to get around is by taxi.
For long-distance travel buses are a good, reliable option and all major cities are linked by bus routes.
Rental cars are available at the airport although driving can be rather frustrating and dangerous at times.
The following chart gives approximate journey times from
(in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Brazil.
Visitors to Brazil fly into one of the three major airports.
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB) is 7 miles south of Brasilia.
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) (Galeao) is 13 miles north of the city.
Sao Paulo (GRU) (Guarulhos) is 16 miles northeast of the city.
All foreign visitors are required to present a passport upon entry, and a visa as well.
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