Flying from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Geneve Airport is located in Geneva. Based in the UTC-3 timezone, Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind Geneva.
To ensure you get on your flight from GVA to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from GVA to Rio De Janeiro with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can visit Brazil for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Switzerland. But before booking your cheap tickets from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Travelling from central Geneva to GVA takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Rio De Janeiro
$598 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,168. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from GVA to Rio De Janeiro, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from GVA to Rio De Janeiro. You don't need to look every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near GIG if you're taking a late flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
After your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SDU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from GVA to Rio De Janeiro:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Rio De Janeiro, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro for February to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from GVA to Rio De Janeiro in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 27ºC on average.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Geneve Airport to Rio De Janeiro, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Rio De Janeiro must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Copacabana Beach.
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