Flying from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro and Brasilia (where Brasilia International Airport is located) share the UTC-3 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
The busiest route is from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Choose from 153 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BSB to GIG is the 01:10 GOL Linhas Aéreas option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 23:15 with GOL Linhas Aéreas.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from BSB to Rio De Janeiro. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can get a direct flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Begin your journey at BSB and land at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
Check out the deals with GOL Linhas Aéreas. This airline has direct flights from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Brazil. You will need a valid proof of identity however, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked your cheap tickets from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
BSB is about 13 kilometres from central Brasilia. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 44 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near BSB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Rio De Janeiro
$35 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $49. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from BSB to Rio De Janeiro, book your journey 11 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is July. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
The centre of Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 3 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from BSB to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To escape the crowds, visit Rio De Janeiro in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Look for cheap flights from BSB to Rio De Janeiro sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are must-visits when exploring Rio De Janeiro.
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