Flying from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
The timezone in Rio de Janeiro is UTC-3, which is two hours ahead of Indianapolis.
To ensure you get on your IND to GIG flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between IND and GIG:
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Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Currently, $731 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,673. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from IND to GIG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)
IND is located at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of the departures from Indianapolis Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Indianapolis Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Indianapolis. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IND:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're coming in on a late Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near GIG:
Pick up a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and discover Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are leading providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
The quietest month for a flight from Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is March, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Rio de Janeiro based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your flights from Indianapolis Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from IND to GIG in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Ibirapuera Park, Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Brazil, head for Belo Horizonte, roughly 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis are key highlights.