Airline
Rio Sul (SL)
Rio Sul was a prominent Brazilian regional airline and a key subsidiary of Varig, known for connecting major business hubs and cities across southern and southeastern Brazil until its integration in 2002.
Why travelers choose Rio Sul
- •Former regional subsidiary of the iconic Varig airline group
- •Specialized in high-frequency flights in Southern and Southeastern Brazil
- •Operated heavily out of Santos Dumont (SDU) and Congonhas (CGH)
- •Historic fleet featured Boeing 737s, Embraer ERJ 145s, and Fokker 50s
Fare families
Promo Economy
A budget-friendly historical regional fare designed for short-haul travel across Brazil with minimal flexibility.
- •Standard seat assignment
- •1 Carry-on bag included
- •Non-refundable
- •Changes not permitted
Standard Economy
The standard choice for regional travelers, offering balanced inclusions like checked baggage and basic flexibility.
- •1 Checked bag up to 23kg
- •1 Carry-on bag included
- •Standard seat assignment
- •Changes permitted with an applicable fee
Flex Economy
Designed for business travelers on high-frequency shuttle routes like the Rio-São Paulo bridge, offering maximum flexibility.
- •Fully refundable and changeable
- •2 Checked bags included
- •Priority check-in and boarding at regional hubs
- •Complimentary onboard snacks and beverages
Key policies
Baggage allowance
As a historical airline, Rio Sul operated under standard Brazilian domestic regulations of the time, typically offering a 23kg checked baggage allowance and a standard 5kg carry-on item.
Change policy
Historical fare rules applied. While the airline is no longer operational, tickets previously allowed changes subject to specific fare class restrictions and Varig network policies.
Check-in
Check-in was primarily conducted via airport counters at major regional hubs like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo prior to the airline's integration into Varig in 2002.
Colombo (CMB) network
Rio Sul operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight SL 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight SL 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight SL 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight SL 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight SL 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight SL 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat