Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 1 hour ahead of Caracas.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from CCS to Rio De Janeiro. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from CCS to Rio De Janeiro that includes a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
You don't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Venezuela and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
To get to CCS from central Caracas, it takes around 28 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CCS? If you're boarding an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Rio De Janeiro
$805 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,635. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from CCS to Rio De Janeiro, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near GIG if you have a late flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 3 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to SDU. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from CCS to Rio De Janeiro at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To skip the crowds, head to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 17ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap flights from CCS to Rio De Janeiro around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Rio De Janeiro
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rio De Janeiro right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Rio De Janeiro:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the big attractions to put on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Copacabana Beach.
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