Travelling from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro: what you need to know
Tokyo has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro departing from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is where you'll be arriving in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo and observes the UTC-3 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
The journey from central Tokyo to HND takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
77% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Break up your Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Tokyo Narita Airport and Rio de Janeiro are:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
You can get to NRT from the centre of Tokyo in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, kick back in one of these hotels close to Tokyo Narita Airport:
73% of flights departing Tokyo Narita Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG) is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. Stay at one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Grab a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car and explore Rio de Janeiro and beyond with your own set of wheels. Foco, Localiza and Movida are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport about four weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro flight.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. Once you've disembarked your flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, it takes approximately 10 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 20 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, unwind at a hotel near SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and set off in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Rio de Janeiro
December is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro. To skip the crowds, visit Rio de Janeiro in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 36ºC. Lock in your Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC on average.
More about Rio de Janeiro
Start your Rio de Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, check out our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro Carnival and Ipanema Beach are essential stops on your Rio de Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Sao Paulo is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Rio de Janeiro. Around 354 kilometres to the west, top sights here include Ibirapuera Park, Av. Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo.
Belo Horizonte is another must-experience destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro. No journey is complete without dropping by Pampulha Modern Ensemble, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.