Starting in April 2027, LATAM Airlines Brasil will launch a direct flight between Geneva and São Paulo—a first for Geneva Airport to South America. With three flights per week operated by Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, this new service will strengthen economic and tourism ties between Switzerland, Brazil, and the entire South American continent.
The result of several years of negotiations between LATAM, Geneva Airport, and numerous economic and institutional stakeholders in the region, this launch represents a major step forward for Geneva’s international connectivity.
Three direct flights a week between Geneva and São Paulo
Flights departing from Geneva will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, departing at 12:05 p.m. and arriving in São Paulo/Guarulhos at 6:55 p.m. on the same day.
In the opposite direction, flights will depart São Paulo on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 6:05 p.m., arriving in Geneva at 9:55 a.m. the following day.
In addition to this direct flight, travelers will have access to numerous connecting flights via LATAM’s hub in São Paulo/Guarulhos. The airline’s network will provide access to major destinations in Brazil, as well as in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Colombia.
Great news for the entire region
This new route responds to significant demand from Geneva’s business, diplomatic, and tourism communities. In particular, it will make travel easier for international companies, organizations based in Geneva, and the Brazilian community living in the region.
“The launch of this new direct flight between São Paulo and Geneva is excellent news for the entire region. We know that this direct connection was eagerly awaited by diplomatic, economic, and tourism stakeholders, as well as by the large Brazilian community living in our area of influence. The United Nations, its agencies, and numerous multinational corporations headquartered in our region maintain close ties with Brazil and South America and travel there frequently.”
Jean-François de Saussure, CEO of Geneva Airport.
“At the same time, more and more Brazilian visitors are choosing our region as a destination, whether in summer or winter. This new route will further strengthen Geneva Airport’s role as the gateway to the Alps for Brazilian travelers. By launching the first direct service between Geneva and Latin America, LATAM Airlines is making history and significantly strengthening our region’s international connectivity.”
With this new route, Geneva will become LATAM Brasil’s 11th European destination and 33rd international destination.
For the airline, this new route is part of a strategy to expand its European network and strengthen connections with South America.
“The addition of Geneva to our European network represents an important step in our growth strategy and our commitment to bringing Europe and South America closer together. This new direct flight to São Paulo will allow Swiss and European travelers to reach not only Brazil but also a wide range of destinations throughout South America via our Guarulhos hub. At the same time, it will strengthen economic, tourism, and trade ties between the two regions.”
Thibaud Morand, Managing Director of LATAM Airlines for Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific.
New Opportunities for Freight Transportation
This route will not only benefit travelers. It will also provide new freight capacity between Switzerland and Brazil, with 36 metric tons of cargo per week departing from Geneva and 55 metric tons in the opposite direction.
For certain shipments bound for Switzerland, the direct flight could reduce transit times by at least eight hours, particularly by eliminating the need for road transport from other European airports.
This new connection thus represents an opportunity for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and watchmaking sectors, which play a significant role in the Swiss economy and are involved in the transport of sensitive or high-value products.
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