Flying from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Each week, there are 41 Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 00:05 Flybondi flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:00 with Emirates.
Your EZE to GIG flight 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 for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Plenty of airlines operate direct flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Travel nonstop to Rio de Janeiro with one of these carriers and get to know this amazing part of Brazil:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with GOL Linhas Aéreas on this route.
With a dependable 95.08% of services arriving as planned, British Airways has the best on-time performance for EZE to GIG flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EZE and GIG:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
Right now, R 2,158 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,260. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EZE to GIG.
The cheapest month for flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EZE to GIG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport.
Handy information about Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to EZE:
Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
If you're getting in on a late Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Travel at your own speed with a Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Foco, Localiza or Movida and see more of Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport (GIG)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Rio de Janeiro. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Rio de Janeiro is February, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport to Rio de Janeiro Internacional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EZE to GIG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Brazil
You've visited Rio de Janeiro, now it's time to discover more of Brazil. Travel around 354 kilometres west to Sao Paulo to tick off its top sights. From Ibirapuera Park to Avenida Paulista and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 338 kilometres north of Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte is another essential stop in Brazil. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
