Travelling from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Tokyo. Explore your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when searching for a flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro.
Hop off the plane at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), the primary gateway of Rio De Janeiro.
Rio De Janeiro is 12 hours behind Tokyo and follows the UTC-3 timezone.
To ensure you board your Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro
To find cheap Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
HND is about 14 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Haneda Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to Haneda Airport's on-time performance, 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, check out these stops between Narita International Airport and Rio De Janeiro:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 1 hour or so to reach the terminal when driving from the city centre.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro:
70% of flights departing Narita International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
The distance from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 13 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and experience more of Rio De Janeiro and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 15 minutes or so.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Santos Dumont Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at SDU can land you a better rate.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro has landed. Central Rio De Janeiro is about 23 kilometres from Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) and takes roughly 40 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
No juggling luggage on public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're literally in the driver's seat. Explore the types of cars available here at Localiza.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro is smart. As well as better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RRJ.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro. To avoid the crowds, go to Rio De Janeiro in May.
Lock in a Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio De Janeiro to range from 22ºC to 33ºC.
Look 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 17ºC and 27ºC 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. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Rio De Janeiro, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio De Janeiro has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Brazil just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro, a visit to Sao Paulo will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Ibirapuera Park and Paulista Avenue.
Belo Horizonte is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No trip is complete without seeing Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.