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Flights to Rio de Janeiro (GIG)

When flights to Rio de Janeiro touch down, the party begins – and doesn’t end until sunrise. This city heaves with activity.

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Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.

You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, teenagers, children and infants.

Each adult passenger can bring one infant.

Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.

  • You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, Overseas Filippino Workers (OFW), children and infants.
  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
  • You can book up to nine passengers per booking, including adults, Overseas Filippino Workers (OFWs), teenagers, children and infants.
  • Each adult & OFW passenger can bring one infant.
  • All OFWs must submit the required documents to avail the tax exemption.
  • Children travelling alone, or in a different cabin class to their parents, are considered Unaccompanied Minors and pay the full adult fare. Please get in touch with us to book this service.
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Flights to Rio de Janeiro

A sun-soaked metropolis that nearly 6.5 million people call home, Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s most sought after travel destinations and one of its most recognisable too. Along with the splendid beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, there’s the majestic Sugarloaf Mountain that guards the bay and the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue that towers over the city. Needless to say, your holiday photos will be spectacular.

Most people who have been to Brazil will tell you that it’s impossible not to have a good time here, whether you’re sunbathing on a perfect stretch of sand, socialising with the locals well into the early hours or using the city’s improved travel infrastructure to explore what’s on offer.

Rio de Janeiro is a foodie's paradise, with offerings ranging from quick and easy joints on the street or the beach to five-star high-class restaurants where the only thing better than the service is the food. The best restaurants in Rio de Janeiro start with Aprazível, hidden on a hilltop that overlooks the city, and Satyricon, which sits just off the water at Ipanema Beach and features fare so fresh you wouldn't be wrong to think it was caught right in front of you.

If you're after a more traditional local meal, order leão veloso, a seafood-based soup with lobster, olive oil, and onion, frequently served with tomato and saffron. Another popular local delicacy is coconut water, which comes fresh off the many trees, while fresh fruit juices are just a bodega stop away. Make sure to have Quindim for dessert, an egg yolk, sugar, and coconut cake.

When it comes to accommodation, most areas in the city have dozens of options for every price range. Chances are you want to be based by the beach, and two of the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro near the sand and shore are Arena Copacabana Hotel and Hotel Maria Santa Teresa. Rio also has a lively and vibrant backpacking culture, and it's not unusual to see happy tourists with large packs and a smile on their face.

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What to do in Rio de Janeiro

Tijuca National Park

At 8,300 acres, this is the largest urban rainforest in the world, and you can do everything from hiking and hang gliding, to simply exploring and listening for the sounds of animals on the prowl. Trails range from an easy stroll in the park to strenuous all-day adventures, so plan accordingly.

Estrada da Cascatinha
850 - Alto da Boa Vista
20531-590
+55 21 2491 1700

Shop on Rua Garcia D’Avila

Rio is your shopping city in South America and this Ipanema hotspot strip of Rua Garcia D’Avila has everything, from quality locally-made crafts to Louis Vuitton and Foxton stores. Plus, you're just blocks from the beach so you'll know where to go if you need a new bathing suit.

Rua Garcia d'Avila
Ipanema>
22420

Prainha Beach

Copacabana Beach is the hotspot for the liveliest crowds, but Prainha, a couple of hours to the west of Rio proper, is much prettier. If you need a break from bustle of the big city, visit this stretch of sand for a relaxing time in the sun.

2000 Avenida Estado da Guanabara
1102
Recreio dos Bandeirantes

Where to eat in Rio de Janeiro

Aprazível (Brazilian)

The family-run restaurant sits on the side of a mountain overlooking Rio, and the stunning views are the only thing that can compete with the excellent food. Plus, the traditional Brazilian cuisine – think plenty of beef – is served on dining tables in treehouses. Stay at nearby Hotel Maria Santa Teresa for easy access.

Rua Aprazível, 62
Santa Teresa
20241-270
+55 21 2508 9174

Zazá Bistrô (Seafood)

Work your way through the eclectic menu at this converted house, which is full of art from locals and other festival-themed goodness on the walls. Just a short stroll from the beach, this bistro has plenty of character, and the seafood-focused menu works well with the ocean scent wafting through the windows.

Rua Joana Angélica, 40
Ipanema
22420-030
+55 21 2247 9101

Satyricon (Mediterranean)

Need a meal near the beaches of Ipanema? No worries, Satyricon is your best bet for some of the freshest Mediterranean cuisine in Rio. It's the perfect place for a relaxing yet truly exceptional meal, fuelled by the creativity of the Brazilian palate.

Rua Barão da Torre, 192
Ipanema
22411-000
+55 21 2521 0627

Places to stay in Rio de Janeiro

Miramar Hotel by Windsor

Start with the infinity pool that overlooks Copacabana Beach. Need more? How about beautiful rooms with a view, a gourmet restaurant, and friendly staff dedicated to making you feel at home? This is oceanfront luxury at its finest – just what Rio is all about.

Avenida Atlântica, 3668
Copacabana
22070-001
+55 21 2195-6200

Hotel Maria Santa Teresa

This luxury boutique hotel in Rio is one of the most unique accommodation options in the city, a six-room masterpiece hidden in the cosmopolitan Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Spend your afternoons relaxing on the pool terrace before hitting the town.

Rue Aprazível, 163
Santa Teresa
20241-270
+55 21 3259 7169

Discovery Hostel

One of the best ways to experience Rio's happy-go-lucky vibe is by staying in a hostel. Discovery is the city's top spot for cheap rooms, adventurous guests looking to have a good time, and a cool location in the popular Glória neighbourhood.

Rua Benjamin Constant, 26
Glória
20241-150
+55 21 3449 0672

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