Travelling from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Rio De Janeiro's timezone is UTC-3, which is the same as Brasilia.
Flights from BSB to GIG start at 01:10 — the first with Gol. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with Gol. In total, there are 153 weekly Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your BSB to GIG flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Gol is your ticket to exploring Rio De Janeiro (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Brazil!). Check out the direct flights from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Gol on this route.
Gol tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BSB to GIG flights, with 93.18% of services arriving as scheduled.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is a top stopover on the BSB to GIG route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brasilia International Airport (BSB) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
$95 is the best price for a one-way Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $184. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book eight months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BSB to GIG.
The cheapest month for flights from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Brasilia International Airport (BSB)
Brasilia International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.96% of flights that depart BSB reach their destination on time.
Brasilia International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Brasilia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
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Getting from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro
From Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Lock in your flight from Brasilia International Airport to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport for February if you'd like to explore Rio De Janeiro during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BSB to GIG in July. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Brazil you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a trip to Sao Paulo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another favourite stop in Brazil. No visit is complete without checking out Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.