Why go
- Capital city of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
- Served by Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN).
History
Florianópolis is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It has a population of 537,211, according to the 2022 Brazilian census, the second-most populous city in the state, and the 39th in Brazil. The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,111,702, the 21st largest in the country. The city is known for having the country's third-highest Human Development Index score among all Brazilian cities (0.847).
Where to stay
R. Elpidio Alves do Nascimento, 104 - Ganchos de Fora, Gov. Celso Ramos - SC, 88190-000, Brazil · awasi.com
R. Bocaiúva, 1755 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-530, Brazil · lkdesignhotel.com.br
Av. Cruz e Souza, 25 - Campinas, São José - SC, 88101-040, Brazil · kplatzhotel.com.br
Av. Osvaldo Rodrigues Cabral, 1400 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-400, Brazil · instagram.com
Av. Me. Benvenuta, 687 - Santa Monica, Florianópolis - SC, 88035-000, Brazil · hardrockcafe.com
R. Bocaiúva, 2304 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-530, Brazil · bluetree.com.br
R. Felipe Schmidt, 603 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-001, Brazil · faialprime.com.br
Av. Jorn. Rubéns de Arruda Ramos, 2746 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-702, Brazil · majesticpalace.com.br
Rod. Admar Gonzaga, 600 - Itacorubi, Florianópolis - SC, 88034-000, Brazil · all.accor.com
R. Dom Jaime Câmara, 84 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-120, Brazil · portodailha.com.br
R. Hermann Blumenau, 110 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-020, Brazil · bewiki.com.br
Av. Marinheiro Max Schramm, 2199 - Estreito, Florianópolis - SC, 88095-001, Brazil · cambirela.com.br
R. Santos Saraiva, 416 - Estreito, Florianópolis - SC, 88070-100, Brazil · hotelbruggemann.com.br
Av. Paulo Fontes, 1210 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-230, Brazil · intercityhoteis.com.br
R. Cap. Romualdo de Barros, 641 - Carvoeira, Florianópolis - SC, 88040-600, Brazil · hotelquintadabicadagua.com.br
R. Fúlvio Aducci, 186 - Estreito, Florianópolis - SC, 88075-000, Brazil · hoteldecarvalho.com.br
R. Artista Bitencourt, 14 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-060, Brazil · sagreshoteis.com.br
R. Maria Luiza Agostinho, 280 - Itacorubi, Florianópolis - SC, 88034-160, Brazil · residencialdonafrancisca.com.br
R. Felipe Schmidt, 705 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-001, Brazil · hotelvalerim.com.br
R. Silva Jardim, 830 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-200, Brazil · iatehotel.com.br
Av. Rio Branco, 369 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-201, Brazil · riobrancohotel.com
Av. Beira Mar Norte, 220 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88015-600, Brazil · slavierohoteis.com.br
R. Felipe Schmidt, 1260 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-002, Brazil · castelmarhotel.com.br
R. Bento Gonçalves, 163 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-080, Brazil · hotelfaroldailha.com.br
R. Profa. Maria Júlia Franco, 294 - Prainha, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-280, Brazil · hoteldaifa.com.br
Av. Hercílio Luz, 760 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-000, Brazil · oscarhotel.com.br
R. Silva Jardim, 1050 - José Mendes, Florianópolis - SC, 88020-200, Brazil · credivelcrediv.wixsite.com
Av. Gov. Ivo Silveira, 1041 - Coqueiros, Florianópolis - SC, 88085-001, Brazil · hoteisokinn.com.br
Av, R. Des. Vítor Lima, 380 - Trindade, Florianópolis - SC, 88040-400, Brazil · interclass.com.br
R. Arcipreste Paiva, 107 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-530, Brazil · hotelcecomturflorianopolis.com.br
R. Conselheiro Mafra, 848 - Centro, Florianópolis - SC, 88010-102, Brazil · lumarhotel.com.br
R. Lauro Linhares, 1526 - Trindade, Florianópolis - SC, 88036-003, Brazil
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Fine Dining, Restaurant · A gastronomia clássica de filés à francesa e aves, com guarnições brasileiras e opções livres de glúten. Opening hours: Tu-Sa… · lindacap.com.br
Food Court · Mercado Gastronômico Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su,PH 11:30-18:00
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-16:00; PH off Features: takeaway · 3033 Rodovia Virgílio Várzea · assadospala.com.br
Coffee Shop, Tea, International, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-20:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 · chezcriscafebistro.com.br
Noodle, Massas, Yakissoba, Drink, Coquetelaria, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-01:00 Features: vegan options · 25 Travessa Osmar Regueira,… · instagram.com
Pizza, Cervejaria, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00–23:30 · 38 Rua Clodorico Moreira, Florianópolis, 88035-012 · artesanopizzabar.com.br
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00,18:00-23:30; Sa,Su,PH 11:00-15:00,18:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 3771 Avenida Marinheiro Max Schramm · bokas.com.br
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-23:30 Features: vegan options · 390 Rua Vitor Konder, Florianópolis, 88015-400 · linktr.ee
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su; PH 11:30-23:30 Features: delivery · 1843 Rua João Pio Duarte Silva · corregogrande.otaosushilounge.com
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-23:30 · 4958 Rodovia Baldicero Filomeno · pizzarialafornalha.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-24:00; PH off Features: delivery · 459 Rua Waldemar Ouriques, 88090-050 · yamakisushi.com.br
Chinese, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 197 Avenida Rio Branco · chinainbox.com.br
AçAí, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 14:00-21:00 · 721 Avenida Lédio João Martins, São José, 88102-001
Donut, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 2126 Rua Vera Linhares de Andrade, Florianópolis, 88034-700
Burger, Fast Food · Features: delivery · severogarage.com.br
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00 · 1562 Avenida das Rendeiras, Florianópolis, 88062-400 · barracudarestaurante.com.br
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-18:00 · 1392 Avenida Madre Benvenuta, 88035-001 · linktr.ee
Brazilian, Dessert, Ice Cream, Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 255 Rua Desembargador Arno Hoeschel, Florianópolis, 88015-620
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:30-23:00 · 862 Rua Capitão Romualdo de Barros, Florianópolis, 88040-600
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-14:30, 17:30-23:00; PH off Features: delivery · 1325 Avenida Lédio João Martins, 88102-000
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · meucantinhochurrascaria.com.br
Local, Sandwich, Fast Food · Local/Sandwich fast food · qsucos.com.br
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · bigpan.com.br
Cake, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-23:30
Pastel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su,PH 09:00-20:00
Buffet, Comida Brasileira, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00 - 15:00
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su,PH 11:00-17:00
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Hawaiian restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 3843 Rua Laurindo Januário da Silveira · marmassas.com.br
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food · 457 Rua Benjamin Gerlach
Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · pizzariavillaacoriana.com.br
Korean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options
Coffee, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access
Thai, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Fish/Seafood restaurant
AçAi, Fast Food · AçAi fast food
Corn, Fast Food · Corn fast food
Portuguese, Restaurant · Portuguese restaurant · 1197 Rua João Pio Duarte Silva, Florianópolis, 88037-001
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Churrasco, Buffet, Restaurant · Churrasco/Buffet restaurant
Arab, Restaurant · Arab restaurant
Friture, Pasta, Fast Food · Friture/Pasta fast food · Rua Ademar Grijo
Snacks, Fast Food · Snacks fast food
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN) 8.5 km to the centre
Florianópolis, SC, BR — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Oceanair, Sky Express, TAM Brazilian Airlines, NHT Lineas Aereas…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Chapeco… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 12 direct destinations
- Oceanair O6 (318, A320, A319) · 6 routes: Brasilia, Chapeco, Porto Alegre, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- Sky Express G3 (737-800, 737-700) · 6 routes: Buenos Aires, Chapeco, Porto Alegre, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- TAM Brazilian Airlines JJ (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Brasilia, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
- NHT Lineas Aereas NHT Lineas Aereas (L4T) · 3 routes: Criciuma, Curitiba, Joacaba
- Aerolineas Argentinas AR (737) · 1 route: Buenos Aires
- Azul AD (Embraer 195, Embraer 190) · 1 route: Campinas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Aeroclube de Santa Catarina Airport 13 km to the centre
São José, SC, BR
Fly Ville Airport 26 km to the centre
Governador Celso Ramos, SC, BR
Fly Park Florianópolis 16 km to the centre
Florianópolis, SC, BR
Sunset Airport 67 km to the centre
Imbituba, SC, BR
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Lacustre Professora Ruth Bastos de Oliveira
Ferry terminal · 8.3 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Ponto #16
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Ponto #17
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Ponto #18
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Ponto #19
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Ponto #20
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · Cooperbarco
Beira Mar Norte - Guarás Grande
Ferry route
Passeio Centro - Scuna Sul
Ferry route · Scuna Sul
Centrinho da Lagoa da Conceição - Canto dos Araçás
Ferry route
Canto dos Araçás - Costa da Lagoa
Ferry route · Cooperbarco
Centrinho da Lagoa da Conceição - Costa da Lagoa
Ferry route · Cooperbarco
Centrinho da Lagoa da Conceição - Barra da Lagoa
Ferry route
Sambaqui - Ratones Pequena
Ferry route
Costa da Lagoa - Trapiche do Rio Vermelho
Ferry route · Cooperbarco
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hercílio Luz International Airport (FLN); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FLN has direct flights to 12 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Chapeco…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Lacustre Professora Ruth Bastos de Oliveira, 8.3 km); routes include Beira Mar Norte - Guarás Grande, Passeio Centro - Scuna Sul, Centrinho da Lagoa da Conceição - Canto dos Araçás.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Florianópolis. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet · Brazil's largest business-aviation company.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.