Flights and Air Travel in Brazil: real experience from chats
Short answer
For flights to Brazil, book domestic tickets at least 3 months in advance via aggregators like Trip.com to avoid price hikes, noting that some official sites require a CPF. When transiting through Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc, proceed to the transit passenger office on the 2nd floor to claim complimentary hotel vouchers for long layovers.
From real experience
For Royal Air Maroc flights with long layovers (8-15 hours) in Casablanca, the airline may provide complimentary hotel accommodation and meals.
Proceed through passport control, then descend to the baggage claim area. Turn left towards the exits, then left again towards the trains. Ascend to the 2nd floor to the Royal Air Maroc transit passenger office. Present your passport and boarding passes to receive a hotel voucher. Take the shuttle from outside the airport (look for RELAX and SKY hotel signs). Return shuttles operate on a schedule. Airport Wi-Fi is available in 10-15 minute increments. Luggage storage is not available. An express train runs to Casablanca city center (50 minutes).
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Domestic flight prices in Brazil tend to rise significantly as the travel date approaches.
Experts recommend booking at least 3 months in advance. Comparison tools like Skyscanner or Trip.com are often competitive with official airline sites and sometimes offer lower fares. Note that Brazilian airlines like GOL may require a CPF for booking on official sites.
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To find flight tickets to Brazil from Russia via aggregators like Trip.com, users often need to disable VPN and set the application region to Russia with Russian language settings to avoid search errors.
Booking directly with airlines (e.g., Royal Air Maroc) via their local office/call center can allow payment with Russian bank cards and potentially lower prices compared to third-party aggregators.
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Cabo Verde Airlines is reportedly resuming operations, with rumors of significantly reduced ticket prices to Europe (half price).
A past travel experience with the airline was described as challenging but worthwhile due to the cost savings. The airline is currently operating twice weekly flights from Recife. This could be a cost-effective option for travel to Europe.
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For flights to Brazil avoiding transit through Europe or Russia, Cairo is a possible origin point for finding accessible tickets.
Previously, Qatar Airways and Royal Air Maroc offered routes from Cairo. Currently, Qatar Airways routes are reportedly 'closed,' making Royal Air Maroc a primary option for such specific travel requirements.
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Flights from St. Petersburg to Brazil might involve a connection in Casablanca.
One user mentioned that direct flights from St. Petersburg to Brazil are often operated by Turkish Airlines, but alternative routes with two flights are also considered. Casablanca is noted as a transit point for Morocco.
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Provide advice on booking domestic flights in Brazil, specifically from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu.
Discuss current price trends, recommended airlines (Gol, Latam), airport choices (GRU vs. CGH), and strategies for finding better prices, including monitoring and potential price drops closer to the date.
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When looking for flights from Sao Paulo to Foz do Iguacu in November-December, checking prices on Trip.com is recommended.
Booking in advance is advised as prices tend to increase closer to the travel date. Currency exchange rates, particularly the Ruble's performance, can also impact the final cost.
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Due to current geopolitical restrictions, common travel routes from Moscow to Brazil often involve transit through hubs like Istanbul (Turkey) or Casablanca (Morocco).