Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Rio de Janeiro is four hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-3 timezone.
Your BCN to GIG flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and GIG:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight is $987. A return plane ticket is currently $1,366. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to GIG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to GIG.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BCN arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Consider staying in a hotel near GIG if you're catching a late Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio de Janeiro's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
December is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Rio de Janeiro in March.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport for February if you'd like to visit Rio de Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many places in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without a visit to Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.