Flying from Boa Vista Airport (BVB) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is one hour ahead of Boa Vista, where Boa Vista Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your BVB to Rio De Janeiro flight.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
The journey from central Boa Vista to BVB takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BVB:
Boa Vista Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BVB make it to their destination as scheduled 86.17% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Boa Vista Airport (BVB) to Rio De Janeiro
The best price we've seen for a one-way Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight is R 3,011. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,883. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from BVB to Rio De Janeiro, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across every month and bag a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to the centre of Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 18 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GIG instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and explore beyond Rio De Janeiro's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport about four weeks before your flight from BVB to Rio De Janeiro.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. Following your flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Public transport will get you there in about 15 minutes.
Following your BVB to Rio De Janeiro flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Santos Dumont Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from Foco, Localiza and Movida.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at SDU can get you a lower rate.
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ)
Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport (RRJ) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rio De Janeiro. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
Public transport will take you there in around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your trip by choosing a hotel near RRJ after your BVB to Rio De Janeiro flight. Recover from a day of travel or just take a moment to find your footing in a new place at:
No crowded public transport, no squeezing into small cabs — with a Jacarepagua-Roberto Marinho Airport rental car, you're in the driver's seat (literally). Browse the types of wheels available here at Localiza.
Rental companies sometimes offer promotions for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RRJ a few weeks in advance of your flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro. A little prep work can make a big difference in cost.
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
Visit Rio De Janeiro in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro flight ticket with a departure in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BVB to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Rio De Janeiro
After booking your flight from Boa Vista Airport to Rio De Janeiro, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Rio De Janeiro:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach are highlights which should be on any well-planned Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
You've done Rio De Janeiro, now it's time to discover other corners of Brazil. Journey about 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to check off its must-visit sights. From Sao Paulo Museum of Art to Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Belo Horizonte is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres north of Rio De Janeiro. No journey is complete without visiting Abilio Barreto Historical Museum, Matiz Arte Objeto and Deck Vertedouro.