Florianopolis is the capital city of Santa Catarina state in southern Brazil. The city is located on the Island of Santa Catarina and the most inhabited part is the central region and to the north. A range of airlines stop in Florianopolis including a number of international airlines originating from major European cities. Cheap flights to Florianopolis can be found via our online comparison service. Indirect travel is often much cheaper and you can compare the differences between direct flights from London to Florianopolis and indirect travel with our service. Find and compare cheap flights with our flight comparison tool to take advantage of any available promotions. The island, where the capital city is located, is connected to the mainland via three bridges. The Hercílio Luz Bridge has now become a symbol of the island and a picturesque location often found on postcards. On the island, you'll find one of the areas most famous beaches, Praia Mole as well as more cultural attractions including the Santa Catarina Art Museum.
To get the most out of your visit to the island, you should use the range of transport services available to you. Travel from the airport can be in the form of a taxi service, car rental or shuttle bus. Once in the city, you can use the highway to travel onward to Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo and other major cities in Brazil. The international bus terminal is also a good way to get to other major cities or small towns on the island. Alternatively, you can relax on the island and use the cycleway or your car rental to visit the nearby attractions. The island is well-known for its long, sandy beaches including Praia Mole, a famous surfing beach, Santinho Beach and Joaquina Beach. The centre of the city also boasts a range of attractions including typical houses, museums and churches with colonial architecture. The Public Market, built over 100 years ago, is a great gathering place for people who want to buy local food and handicrafts. If you're looking to explore further afield, book one of the domestic flights from Florianopolis airport to reach other destinations in Brazil.