Travelling from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro.
Hop off the plane at Rio De Janeiro's major arrival point, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG).
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you have a passport from Canada and plan to travel to Brazil for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on your reason for visiting and are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check with your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before reserving a cheap flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Central Rio De Janeiro is around 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). As soon as your flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 3 minutes.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 16 minutes.
After your flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro, unwind at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro
$513 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro. A return flight starts at $815. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro across each month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Rio De Janeiro, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
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