Uruguay is set to enjoy stronger air links with Brazil for the 2026/27 summer season, making Punta del Este even easier to combine with a wider South American itinerary.

Azul has announced additional seasonal services linking Punta del Este with Porto Alegre, Campinas and Belo Horizonte (Confins), with flights scheduled during the peak summer months from December to February.

The expanded programme is particularly relevant for international travellers already including Brazil in their journey. With more direct connections into Uruguay’s Atlantic coast, visitors will have greater flexibility to create seamless multi-country itineraries combining Brazil with Punta del Este, José Ignacio, Montevideo and Uruguay’s wine regions.

Beyond its famous beaches, Punta del Este is also an excellent gateway to contemporary art, fine dining, boutique wineries and the scenic countryside of Maldonado.

For UK travellers and tour operators, these additional flights open up attractive new possibilities for sophisticated Brazil–Uruguay combinations during the Southern Hemisphere summer.