How to find cheap flights to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Currently, R 7,552 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to GIG for R 10,605.
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Pick up a bargain on tickets to Rio De Janeiro, where Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to find an amazing deal and have a wider selection of flight options.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Rio De Janeiro. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Rio De Janeiro, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Rio De Janeiro.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to GIG, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to GIG. Visit then if you're eager to see Rio De Janeiro at its busiest and best.
May is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more laid-back vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Rio De Janeiro then.
Check the weather before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Rio De Janeiro, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF), July sees the lowest temperatures.
July gives you the best chance of sunshine. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Rio De Janeiro.
It's rainiest in January, which gets around 13 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Rio De Janeiro in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Consider booking your GIG plane ticket with British Airways. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 92% of flights into this hub touching down on time.
You'll be landing in the UTC-3 timezone at GIG.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to GIG:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in GIG. Line up your ride with Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore parts of Rio De Janeiro that aren't in every guidebook.
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, you can expect a timely arrival. GIG is known for its punctual performance, with up to 80% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Rio De Janeiro from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
GIG is about 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to GIG, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Rio De Janeiro, book a room at one of these top options:
Rio De Janeiro highlights
Step off your flight to Rio De Janeiro and find your way to these leading attractions:
Track Corcovado, Christ Redeemer: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 6 kilometres south of the city centre in South District.
Museum of Garden: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Rio De Janeiro. This park is roughly 8 kilometres south-west of the centre in Jardim Botanico.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 6 kilometres south of the heart of Rio De Janeiro in Copacabana.
How to get to Nova Iguaçu from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Off to the nearby city of Nova Iguaçu? It's about 32 kilometres from GIG. Allow around 40 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
If you're jumping on public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get where you're going.
Travelling from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Duque de Caxias
Duque de Caxias is about 8 kilometres from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport if that's where you're going.
Explore more of Brazil
There's loads more to see and do in Brazil, starting with Nova Iguaçu. Cachoeira Véu de Noiva, Parque Natural Municipal de Nova Iguaçu and Piscina Dois Irmao are must-do's in this city, which is about 23 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro.
Duque de Caxias makes a great addition to your trip to Brazil. You'll find it roughly 8 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. Panteão Duque de Caxias, SESC Duque de Caxias and Zumbi dos Palmares Statue are major draws.
Or venture to Belford Roxo, about 16 kilometres west of Rio De Janeiro. Christ the King Catholic Church, Parque Aqualtune and Paróquia Nossa Senhora da Conceição are among the many reasons to go.
