Flying from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is located in Rio de Janeiro. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your flight from Washington DC to GIG won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to GIG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and GIG include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Washington DC to GIG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) with one or more stops leaving from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BWI and GIG:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get there by car and 50 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop as scheduled 77% of the time.
About Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
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Getting from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG) to central Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Rio de Janeiro. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
$513 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,061. These prices may change depending on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). January is the most popular month to visit Rio de Janeiro. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.
Book a Washington DC to GIG plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Rio de Janeiro to range from 20ºC to 36ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport in July when temperatures are between 14ºC and 29ºC.
More about Rio de Janeiro
Start your Rio de Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer and Christ the Redeemer are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Rio de Janeiro must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Rio de Janeiro Carnival.
Explore more of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Brazil you should also see. Around 225 kilometres northeast of Rio de Janeiro, a visit to Campos dos Goytacazes will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Campos History Museum, Barbosa Guerra Museum and Campos dos Goytacazes Museum.
Taubaté is another favourite destination in Brazil and is around 241 kilometres west of Rio de Janeiro. No trip is complete without visiting Antiga estação de Trem de Taubaté- EFCB, Cachoeira dos Macacos and Convento Santa Clara.