Brazil has unveiled an innovative interrail-style pass for air travel, designed to make exploring the vast and diverse country significantly more accessible for both domestic and international visitors. The initiative, spearheaded by Brazilian carrier Azul, introduces the Azul Brazil Air Pass, which permits travellers to take multiple domestic flights across Brazil for a single, fixed price.
Flexible Pricing and Itinerary Options
The cost of the pass starts from $499 (approximately £362) and can increase based on the duration and number of destinations selected. For instance, with the $499 pass, travellers can visit up to six different destinations within Brazil over a period of 15 days. Those seeking a longer adventure can opt for a 30-day pass, priced from $599 (around £435), which allows travel to up to eight destinations.
Alternatively, for extended exploration, there is an option to travel on any GOL Airlines flight within Brazil for 90 days, covering up to nine flights, with prices starting from $525 (roughly £382). This flexibility caters to a wide range of travel preferences, from short getaways to comprehensive tours of the country.
Boosting Tourism and Accessibility
Azul, which operates more than 800 daily flights to 137 destinations across Brazil, has designed the air pass to be compatible with flights operated by other airlines, enhancing its appeal. The company has collaborated with Visit Brasil in developing this pass, aiming to stimulate tourism and make it easier for international tourists to experience Brazil's rich cultural and geographical diversity.
Anderson Serafim, Azul's commercial and international expansion manager, emphasised the pass's inclusivity in a statement to Travel Daily Media: 'We want to make it increasingly easier for international tourists to arrive in Brazil and allow these visitors to experience the diversity of destinations the country has to offer.' He added that the Azul Brazil Air Pass is tailored for the entire market, regardless of the airline used to travel to Brazil, with additional competitive fares for those flying with Azul to make the experience more accessible and predictable.
Timing and Tourism Trends
The launch of the air pass comes at an opportune moment, as travel to Brazil is on the rise. For example, Rio de Janeiro reported a record 12.5 million tourists in 2025, highlighting the growing interest in Brazilian destinations. The pass's interrail-style model, similar to popular train network passes in Europe, is expected to gain popularity due to its flexibility, with validity periods of 15, 30, or 90 days allowing tourists to explore at their own pace.
Local Economic Opportunities
This surge in tourism is also creating economic opportunities in less traditional areas. A significant number of visitors are showing interest in exploring poor communities known as favelas, turning this into a viable source of income for locals. For instance, Vitor Oliveira, a former motorcycle taxi driver in Rocinha—Rio's most populated favela—started offering tours after recognising the potential demand. This venture has now become his primary source of income, illustrating how tourism can benefit local economies beyond mainstream attractions.
Overall, the Azul Brazil Air Pass represents a strategic move to capitalise on Brazil's tourism growth, offering travellers a cost-effective and flexible way to discover the country's many wonders while supporting local communities.
