South African Airways (SAA) has introduced two new direct flights to Guarulhos Airport (SP) in Brazil.
The flights, departing from Johannesburg and Cape Town, are now available for ticket purchase.
The first flight from Cape Town is scheduled for October 31, followed by the first flight from Johannesburg on November 6.
The Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of International Tourism, Embratur, is partnering with SAA to launch these routes and will actively promote Brazilian destinations in Africa.
The flights will operate twice a week, with departures from Cape Town on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and from Johannesburg on Mondays and Thursdays.
During the period from October to December, the Cape Town flight will depart at 12:55 p.m. and arrive in São Paulo at 4:35 p.m.
The return flight from São Paulo will depart at 6:05 p.m. and arrive in Cape Town at 6:40 a.m.
The Johannesburg flight will depart at 11:20 a.m., arriving in São Paulo at 4:15 p.m., with the return flight departing São Paulo at 5:45 p.m. and arriving in Johannesburg at 7:45 a.m. (all times are local).
These new direct flights provide convenient options for travelers between South Africa and Brazil, enhancing connectivity and promoting tourism between the two countries.